Jim Hanks

About Jim Hanks

Tom Hanks' younger brother was a prominent voiceover artist who voiced Geoffrey, the Toys 'R Us giraffe.

James Mathew Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. He has played numerous minor roles in film and guest appearances on television, and often does voice substitution work for his older brother Tom Hanks. He has produced, directed, and filmed several short films. Hanks made his film debut in Buford's Beach Bunnies.

Children	1
Years active	1992–present
Born	1961 (age 59–60), Shasta County, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, filmmaker
Relatives	Tom Hanks (brother), Larry Hanks (brother), Colin Hanks (nephew)

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Jim Hanks before fame

To avoid being cast because of his brother's celebrity, he auditioned for his first job on Buford's Beach Bunnies under a pseudonym.

Achievement of Jim Hanks

Because of his likeness to his brother Tom, he played his running double in Forrest Gump, and his presence in a Volvo commercial puzzled Tom's fans.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$2 Million

Jim Hanks family life

With his wife, Karen Hanks, he has one child.

Associations of Jim Hanks

In two episodes of David James Elliott's drama series JAG, he played CPO Kyle Anderson.

Jim Hanks Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Larry Hanks	Brother		N/A
Tom Hanks	Brother	$400 Million	Actor
Amos Mefford Hanks	Father		N/A
Janet Marylyn Frager	Mother		N/A
Truman Hanks	Nephew	N/A	Celebrity Family Member
Colin Hanks	Nephew	$15 Million	Actor
Chet Hanks	Nephew	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Elizabeth Ann Hanks	Niece	$1 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member
Sandra Hanks	Sister		N/A
Karen Praxel	Spouse		N/A