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Tom Hanks

  • Net worth $440 million
  • Birthday July 9, 1956
  • Status Married
  • Country United States
  • Ethnicity English, Portuguese
  • Source(-s) of wealth Actor, Film Producer

How much is Tom Hanks Worth? Tom Hanks Net Worth in 2026

$ 440 million
Tom Hanks Net Worth
$50,000,000 / year
Tom Hanks salary

Tom Hanks’s net worth is estimated at $440 million as of October 2026. Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker, two-time Best Actor Oscar winner, who is set to return as Woody in Toy Story 5 in 2026.

Net worth $440 million (October 2026 estimate)
Estimated annual income About $50 million per year
Born July 9, 1956, Concord, California (age 70)
Country United States (also an honorary citizen of Greece)
Occupations Actor, filmmaker, producer
Known for Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Cast Away, Toy Story, Saving Private Ryan

How much is Tom Hanks worth in 2026?

Tom Hanks’s net worth is estimated at $440 million in 2026. His wealth comes from decades of top-tier film fees and backend deals, voice work as Woody, and production credits through Playtone. Estimates of celebrity wealth vary, so treat this figure as an approximation rather than an exact total.

Tom Hanks in 2026: what they’ve been up to

  • 2026: He is reprising Sheriff Woody in Toy Story 5.
  • May 2026: He executive produced and narrated the History Channel series World War II with Tom Hanks.
  • October 30 to December 21, 2025: He performed This World of Tomorrow, adapted from his own short stories, at The Shed in New York City.
  • May 2025: He appeared in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme.
  • February to April 2025: He narrated the NBC series The Americas.

How Tom Hanks makes money

  • Film fees and backend: leading roles in hits such as Forrest Gump, which grossed over $600 million worldwide.
  • Voice work: Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story films.
  • Production: Playtone, behind projects such as From the Earth to the Moon and Band of Brothers.
  • Television and stage: Masters of the Air (2024) and his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy (2013).
  • Narration and writing: documentary narration and his short-story work.

Career timeline

  1. 1980 to 1982: Co-led the ABC sitcom Bosom Buddies.
  2. 1984: Starred in Splash.
  3. 1988: Earned his first Best Actor nomination for Big.
  4. 1993: Won his first Best Actor Oscar for Philadelphia.
  5. 1994: Won a second consecutive Best Actor Oscar for Forrest Gump.
  6. 1995: Voiced Woody in Toy Story and starred in Apollo 13.
  7. 1996: Made his directing debut with That Thing You Do!.
  8. 1998: Starred in Saving Private Ryan and produced From the Earth to the Moon.
  9. 2000: Starred in Cast Away.
  10. 2001: Co-produced Band of Brothers.
  11. 2013: Made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy.
  12. 2016: Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  13. 2022: Appeared in Elvis and A Man Called Otto.
  14. 2024: Starred in Here and Masters of the Air.

Early life and background

Thomas Jeffrey Hanks was born in Concord, California, the son of Janet Marylyn, a hospital worker, and Amos Mefford Hanks, an itinerant cook. After his parents divorced he moved around often and lived with a series of step-families, a childhood he has described as fractured.

He had no acting experience as a teenager. His career began when he was cast in a college play, after which he auditioned for a community theater in the area. The director of that theater invited him to Cleveland, where his professional acting career started.

Personal life

He is married to actress Rita Wilson, whom he met on the set of Bosom Buddies. He has four children in total.

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Tom Hanks net worth FAQ

What is Tom Hanks’s net worth?

Tom Hanks’s net worth is estimated at $440 million as of October 2026. His wealth comes from decades of top-tier film fees and backend deals, voice work as Woody, and production credits through Playtone.

How does Tom Hanks make money?

Mostly from film fees and backend deals, voice work as Woody, and production credits through Playtone.

How old is Tom Hanks?

Tom Hanks was born on July 9, 1956 and is 70 years old as of October 2026.

Where is Tom Hanks from?

He was born in Concord, California.

What is Tom Hanks doing now?

He is reprising Woody in Toy Story 5 in 2026 and executive produced and narrated the series World War II with Tom Hanks.

How is Tom Hanks’s net worth estimated?

The figure is an approximation based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures. It can change as new information emerges.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.