Elizabeth Ann Hanks Bio | Wiki
Elizabeth Ann Hanks is a popular American writer and actress who garnered attention since her childhood as the daughter of famous American actor and filmmaker, Tom Hanks, and his ex-wife, Samantha Lewes. She is associated with many editorials including the politically liberal American news and opinion website ‘The Huffington Post’.
Better known in the publishing industry as EA Hanks, she also served the literary review journal ‘Los Angeles Review of Books’ (LARB) as the Children’s Editor. Inspired by her father’s brilliant and award-winning performances, Elizabeth forayed into acting.
Elizabeth’s acting pursuits Academy Award-winning American comedy-drama film ‘Forrest Gump’ starring her father Tom; Tom Hanks-directed American musical comedy-drama film ‘That Thing You Do!’, and the short drama film, ‘Anchorage’ among others. Elizabeth’s parents parted ways when she was quite young and later she lost her mother. Besides, Elizabeth is quite close to her stepmother, Rita Wilson, who adopted her and her brother officially along with her two step-siblings.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Age
Elizabeth was born on May 17, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. She is 42 years old. Elizabeth celebrates her birthday on May 17, every year.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Elizabeth stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in ( approx. 1.70m ).
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Parents
She was born in Los Angeles, California, US to Tom Hanks and his first wife Samantha Lewes. Elizabeth’s elder brother, Colin Lewes Hanks, who was born on November 24, 1977, also grew up to be an actor and filmmaker like their father. Her parents split in 1987 following which her father married actress Rita Wilson in 1988.
Elizabeth has two step-brothers from her father’s second marriage, Chester, born in 1990, and Truman, born in 1995. On March 12, 2002, Elizabeth lost her mother who was suffering from bone cancer. After her mother’s death, she and her brother Colin were officially adopted by Rita with whom she shares a great bond. Elizabeth has also promoted songs of Rita on her social media handles. She is a foodie and also a basketball enthusiast who plays the game whenever she finds time.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Grandparents
Elizabeth’s paternal grandparents are hospital worker Janet Marylyn (née Frager) and itinerant cook Amos “Bud” Hanks. Her grandmother Janet was from a Portuguese family. Her grandfather Amos had English ancestry. Elizabeth’s maternal grandparents are John Raymond Dillingham and Harriet Hall Dillingham.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Husband
Elizabeth is a married woman. However, Elizabeth has kept the highlights of her marriage life away from the public.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Education
Elizabeth graduated from The Archer School for Girls, located in Brentwood, California, in June 2001. She studied higher education at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Movies And Tv Shows
– That Thing You Do! (1996).
– Forrest Gump (1994).
– Anchoraged (2015).
– Big City Greens (Since 2018).
– “This World & The Next” (2019).
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Forrest Gump | In Forrest Gump
In 1994, Elizabeth played “school bus girl” in Forrest Gump. Elizabeth was the little girl on the school bus who refused to let Forrest sit next to her.
Tom Hanks Daughter Forrest Gump
In Forrest Gump, the girl on the bus who refuses to let Forrest sit next to her is played by Elizabeth, the daughter of Tom Hanks.
Tom Hanks Daughter Elizabeth
Elizabeth was born on May 17, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, to actor Tom Hanks and Samantha Lewes. She works as an actress and producer, known for Forrest Gump (1994), That Thing You Do! (1996), and Anchoraged (2015). Elizabeth is the older half-sister of Chet Hanks (b. August 4, 1990) and Truman Hanks (b. December 26, 1995).
Tom Hanks Daughter Claim To Fame
She has garnered attention since her childhood as the only daughter of famous actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks. Both her parents including her mother, Samantha Lewes, being actors, helped Elizabeth get an up-close view of the entertainment world. Since her childhood, Elizabeth got quite accustomed to the glitz, glamour, paparazzi, and media attention that comes the way of any superstar kid.
Her dad is an accomplished award-winning actor and filmmaker whose burgeoning career over the years saw him essaying several comedic and dramatic film roles. Motivated by her father’s dedication and pursuits in the field, she followed the footsteps of her parents and forayed into acting as a young girl.
Elizabeth Hanks Tom Hanks Daughter
She is known as the daughter of movie star Tom Hanks. Elizabeth’s mother is Tom’s first wife Samantha Lewes. Elizabeth made her first acting appearance in her father’s 1994 film Forrest Gump. She appeared in a 2015 short film titled Anchoraged, directed by Michael Lawson. She made an appearance in the 1996 film That Thing You Do!, which was directed by her dad and starred Liv Tyler and Tom Everett Scott.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks That Thing You Do
She featured as the dress shop girl in the 1996 film, That Thing You Do. Her father Tom wrote and directed That Thing You Do!
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Net Worth
Elizabeth has been a writer and actress for over five years. Therefore, Elizabeth has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Elizabeth’s net worth is $2 million.
How Old Is Elizabeth Ann Hanks
Elizabeth is a 42-year-old who was born on May 17, 1982, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. Elizabeth celebrates her birthday on May 17, every year.
What Does Tom Hanks Daughter Do
Elizabeth works as an actress and writer.
Who Is Tom Hanks Daughter
Tom’s daughter Elizabeth is a writer and actress. She seems to spend her time writing for a variety of publications and also writing a book. Elizabeth used to work for The Huffington Post as an associate news editor, and she also wrote for the website about topics ranging from politics to the winter holidays. In 2011, Elizabeth wrote a piece about the infamous David Foster Wallace book Infinite Jest. In 2008, Elizabeth wrote an interesting piece called “Am I Green, Or Just A Grinch?” about her feelings about Christmas.
Elizabeth Ann Hanks Social Media Account
Instagram – eahanks