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One of the best (and most profitable) actors of all time, Tom Hanks, reveals which film “taught” him how to be an actor.
Known for its versatility, the legendary North American actor manages to carry out work in several different genres – from a captain of a ship attacked by Somali pirates to a lawyer who is fired for being HIV positive.
His filmography consists of films such as “Forrest Gump” (1994), “Cast Away” (2000), “Waiting for a miracle” (1999), “Saving Private Ryan” (1998), “The terminal” (2004), “Philadelphia” (1994), “Captain Philips” (2013), “Big” (1988), among many others.
In the same way as the fourth most profitable actor everafter accumulating almost 10 billion dollars at the box office worldwide throughout his career, he also accumulated several important awards, including nominated six times for the Oscars.
Only won two Oscarsin the category of Best Leading Actor, with “Forrest Gump” It is “Philadelphia”. However, no matter how gifted a actor and/or actress, there is always a source of inspiration. For Tom Hank, this was the surprising film that “taught” how to be an actor.
THE EXPERIENCE
During an interview with Buzzfeedbeside Steven SpielbergO legendary actor revealed what the film who taught him and gave him more experience. For Tom Hanks it was “Nothing in Common” (1986), by Gary Marshall – “the film that I think I really learned the most from”. The actor further adds, “the first time I felt like, oh, wait a minute, there are other things I have to do to make this happen.”
According to Tom Hanks, despite being his fifth film, it was the first time he played a dramatic role.
TRAILER | NOTHING IN COMMON BY GARRY MARSHALL WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR TOM HANKS
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