Tom Hanks is one of the most well known actors to grace the silver screen in the lifetime of many generations. Hanks has made films fans everywhere laugh, cry and think. He has never been afraid to take on the hard roles, the emotional films and tell the stories that America had been longing for.

Hanks will never be forgotten for his role in Forrest Gump and Apollo 13. He has the ability to convey emotions with a single look and has connected with film fans in a way that few actors can even dream of.

Now the film icon is getting Oscar buzz once again for his real life portrayal of Captain Richard Phillips in Captain Phillips, movie goers had chills from just watching the trailer. Hanks has done it again and has proven that he will always have the ability to steal the silver screen with his honest and brilliant performances.

TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Tom Hanks films, from Castaway to his recent heart stopping role in Captain Phillips, Hanks is in a league of actors all his own. Did your favorite Hanks film not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.

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10. Cloud Atlas

Hanks played multiple characters in Cloud Atlas and helped to make this complicated movie, likeable and embraceable by the movie going public.

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9. Saving Mr. Banks

Hanks is getting Oscar buzz for his role in Captain Phillips and Saving Mr. Banks. Hanks plays Walt Disney and it seems fitting that Hanks would take on one of the most beloved and iconic roles in movie history.

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8. The Terminal

Hanks has often worked with Steven Spielberg and teamed up with the iconic director again for The Terminal, the movie showed off once again that Hanks is one of the best male actors currently on the big screen.

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7. Apollo 13

Hanks was featured in the space thriller, Apollo 13 and this became an instant fan favorite.

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6. Sleepless in Seattle

Hanks is known for his role in Sleepless in Seattle one of the best romantic comedies and is still a critically acclaimed film.

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5. Saving Private Ryan

Saving Private Ryan is one of the most emotional, honest and real war films to ever be put on screen. With Hanks leading this cast, it is without a doubt in the top five war films ever made.

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4. The Green Mile

In 1999, the film adaptation of Stephen’s King, The Green Mile was released and audiences were memorized by Hanks in this emotional film. The combination of King’s words and Hanks acting ability was electric.

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3. Philadelphia

In 1993, Hanks and Washington made headlines with their roles in Philadelphia. Which told the story of a man with AIDS that was fired by his law firm because of his condition. Hanks stole the screen with his portray and won an Oscar for his role.

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2. Castaway

Hanks carried an entire film with his role in Castaway. Not many actors could have convinced moviegoers that a volleyball could have feelings. Many members in the audience cried when Hanks had to say goodbye to “Wilson.”

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1. Forest Gump

This is a movie for the generations and has become a part of film history. Hanks played the icon role of Forest Gump. It is a role that will never be forgotten.

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