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- 1961-06-15
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Acting · Shasta County, California, USA
Younger brother of Tom Hanks. Provided the voice for the tie-in "Woody" action figures from Toy Story (1995) voiced in the movie by older brother Tom Hanks. He regularly substitutes for his brother by recording Woody's voice for "Toy Story" merchandise, video games, audio storybooks, Disney theme park ride narrations, etc. Brother-in-law of actress Rita Wilson. Former brother-in-law of Samantha…
Known for
- Hexed2026
- Lamp Life — Woody (voice)2020
- Abnormal Attraction — Frank Stein2018
- BLOOD TYPE — Stew2018
- The Sex Trip — Matt Flannery2017
- The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United — Polar Express Conductor (voice)2015
- I Know That Voice — Self2014
- Automotive — Detective Fulton2013
- I Married Who? — Director2012
- Acts of Violence — Detective Mike2010
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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. Bearing both a face and a voice that resemble those of his older brother Tom Hanks, he often serves as a voice double for Woody in Toy Story media when the latter is unavailable. He has produced, directed, and filmed several short films. Hanks made his film debut in Buford's Beach Bunnies (1993).
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