Tom Hanks' early life was marked by significant family changes and frequent moves, which shaped his personality and future career.
Birth
July 9, 1956
Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California, to hospital worker Janet Marylyn (née Frager) and itinerant cook Amos 'Bud' Hanks.
Parents' Divorce
1960
Hanks' parents divorced, and he, along with his older siblings, went to live with their father, while the youngest sibling, Jim, stayed with their mother in Red Bluff, California.
Childhood Moves
1960-1970
Hanks' family moved frequently; by the age of ten, he had lived in ten different houses, primarily in the Bay Area of California.
Education and Early Interest in Acting
High School Years
Hanks attended Skyline High School in Oakland, California, where he participated in school plays and developed his passion for acting.
