Jim Hanks

James Mathew Hanks (born June 15, 1961) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has played numerous minor roles in film and guest appearances on television, and often substitutes doing voice work for his older brother Tom Hanks (most notably Sheriff Woody). He has produced, directed, and filmed several short films. Hanks made his film debut in Buford's Beach Bunnies (1993).

Jim Hanks
Born (1961-06-15) June 15, 1961[1]
Shasta County, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
Years active1988–present
Spouse(s)
Karen Praxel
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(m. 1986)​
Children1
Relatives

Early life

Hanks was born in Shasta County, California on June 15, 1961.[1]

Career

Hanks' first lead role was as Jeeter Buford in Buford's Beach Bunnies (1993). Wishing to earn the role based on his own abilities, he auditioned as "Jim Matthews" (just his first and a modification of his middle name). While producers noted his "resemblance to Tom Hanks," he won the role based on his own comedic and acting skills and his relationship to Tom Hanks was not revealed until paperwork was completed.[2]

In 1995, A Current Affair revealed that Tom had created the mannerisms for the character of Forrest Gump in the film of the same name based on the simpleton mannerisms earlier created by Jim for the role of Jeeter,[3] including Forrest's "now-famous jerky run".[4] His physical resemblance to his brother allowed him to act as body double for him in scenes in Forrest Gump.[5] Owing to his vocal similarity, he often substitutes for his brother in the role of Sheriff Woody in various Toy Story video games and spin-offs.[6][7]

Hanks began to provide the voice of Geoffrey the Giraffe in the Toys "R" Us commercials in 2001[8] and is the voice of Rudy from the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers commercials.

He guest-starred in an episode of Scrubs, appearing as a "Dr. Turner" partnered with a doctor called "Hooch" (in reference to his brother's film Turner & Hooch).[9]

In the 1998 film adaptation of O. Henry's "The Ransom of Red Chief," Hanks played the role of the mailman who was the town gossip.

He has appeared on stage, including playing "Lennie Small" in Theatrical Arts International's production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

In November 2016, Hanks guest-starred in a web series called Gary CK Needs Work, a parody of the FX show Louie.

Personal life

Hanks is the youngest brother of fellow actor Tom Hanks and entomologist Larry Hanks, but they were not raised together. After their parents Amos and Janet Hanks divorced in 1961, Jim went to Red Bluff, California with his mother while older siblings Tom, Larry, and Sandra remained with their father. After college, he lived in Sacramento working as a waiter,[10] and in 1988, moved to Los Angeles. The agent who employed his actress wife Karen Praxel as a receptionist encouraged him to get into acting.[10] He took acting lessons, and began his career with roles in B-movies and commercial voice-overs.

He works with Los Angeles-based "Feet First Films," a production company that provides actor demos as well as production support for short films.[11] Hanks and Praxel have one son and currently reside in Venice, California.[12]

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1999Angel Film AwardBest Supporting ActorBlood TypeWon

Filmography
YearTitleDirectorProducerCinematographerActorRoleNotes
1993Buford's Beach BunniesYesJeeter Buford
1994Forrest GumpYesForrest GumpTom Hanks' body double
1996Tiny Toy StoriesYesWoody (voice)International release only
1995Portrait in RedYesDetective Wilder
Xtro 3: Watch the SkiesYesPrvt. Friedman
1997Psycho SushiYesYuriel
1999Blood Type[13]YesStew
Baby GeniusesYesGoon Ray
InfernoYesTour Bus Driver
2000Blood on the BacklotYesOfficer Holbrook
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsYesWoody (voice)Direct-to-video
2001CahootsYesMr. Marsh
Spirit RisingYesMarv Chalsky
2003SwingYesClub Jimbo Maitre D'
2004Purgatory HouseYesSaint James
2008DeadwaterYesEnsign Buford
WishYesYesYesShort film
The FloorYesYesShort film
2009Road to the AltarYesDick
2010GoofyfootYesDad
Acts of ViolenceYesDetective Mike
DeceptionYesShort film
Co-producer
CollisionYesYesShort film
2011Seymour Sally RufusYesDoctor
HazelnutYesYesYesShort film
Co-producer
2012Stolen BreathYesActor
Coveting RosesYesYesYesShort film
Also writer
2013AutomotiveYesDetective Fulton
Dog Gone MissingYesShort film
Odd BrodskyYesActor playing God
A Leading ManYesDarren Brandl
2017The Sex TripYesMatt Flannery
2020Lamp LifeYesWoody (voice)Short film

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1988Sunset BeachSpike (voice)?
1992HomefrontBall Player #4Episode: "First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage"
1995The Clinic
1996Toy Story TreatsWoody (voice)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLes BarrishEpisode: "It's a Small World After All"
Sabrina the Teenage WitchJerryEpisode: "The True Adventures of Rudy Kazootie"
1997Night ManEpisode: "Face to Face"
1998The Ransom of Red ChiefMailmanTV movie
1998–1999JAGCPO Kyle Anderson
Chief Kyle Anderson		Episodes: "Jaggle Bells"
"Yeah, Baby"
1999Smart GuyEpisode: "From A to Double D"
Big Guy and Rusty the Boy RobotDwayne Hunter
2000Zoe, Duncan, Jack & JaneDuane the SalesmanEpisode: "Kiss of Death"
2005ScrubsDr. TurnerEpisode: "My Faith in Humanity"
2007DexterAnnoyed ManEpisode: "The Dark Defender"
2008Shark SwarmNick AtkinsTV movie
2012I Married Who?Director
2012–2018Robot ChickenVarious Voices8 episodes
2014RakeFred Luntz - DirectorEpisode: "50 Shades of Gay"
2017Milo Murphy's LawCaptain Wilson (voice)Episode: "The Note"

Video games
YearTitleRole
1996Toy Story: Activity CenterWoody
1996Animated Storybook: Toy Story
1999Toy Story 2: Activity Center
1999Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue
2001Toy Story Racer
2003Extreme Skate Adventure
2004The Polar ExpressConductor, Santa, Hobo, Scrooge
2009Toy Story Mania!Woody
2010Toy Story 3: The Video Game
2011Kinect Disneyland Adventures
2012Kinect Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure
2013Disney Infinity
2014Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
2015Disney Infinity 3.0[14]
2018Lego The Incredibles
2019Kingdom Hearts III

Theme parks
YearTitleRole
2008Toy Story Midway Mania!Woody

References
  1. "James M Hank, Born 06/15/1961 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  2. Viner, Michael; Frankel, Terrie Maxine. Tales from the Casting Couch. Phoenix Books, Inc. p. 174. ISBN 1-59777-642-4. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  3. "Filmmaker Mark Pirro on A Current Affair (1995)". A Current Affair (U.S. TV series). Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  4. Yourse, Robyn-Denise (September 22, 2006). "Taking Names". Washington Times. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  5. "Sibling Revelry". People. March 13, 1995. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  6. Strauss, Bob (May 17, 1996). "Disney's Animated Storybook: Toy Story". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  7. Hartl, John (August 4, 2000). "Sequels to 'Toy Story', 'Tail' go straight to video". Seattle Times. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  8. Howard, Theresa (February 10, 2002). "Toys R Us ads hit target: Moms". USA Today. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  9. "Jim Hanks bio at Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  10. Pecchia, David (January 17, 1995). "Tom Hanks' younger brother finds acting is an adventure". Reading Eagle. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  11. "A little about Jimmy". Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  12. "Jim Hanks Biography (1961–)". Film Reference. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  13. "Blood Type (1999)". The New York Times. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  14. Avalanche Software. Disney Infinity 3.0. Scene: Closing credits, 5:39 in, Featuring the Voice Talents of.
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