12 Facts About Jim Hanks

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James Mefford Hanks was born on June 15,1961 and is an American actor and filmmaker.

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Jim Hanks has played numerous minor roles in film and guest appearances on television, and often does voice substitution work for his older brother Tom Hanks.

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Jim Hanks has produced, directed, and filmed several short films.

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Jim Hanks made his film debut in Buford's Beach Bunnies.

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James Mefford Jim Hanks was born in Shasta County, California on June 15,1961.

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Jim Hanks is the son of Janet Marylyn and itinerant cook Amos Mefford Hanks.

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Jim Hanks got his first lead role as Jeeter Buford in Buford's Beach Bunnies.

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Jim Hanks began to provide the voice of Geoffrey the Giraffe in the Toys "R" Us commercials in 2001 and is the voice of Rudy from the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers commercials.

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Jim Hanks guest-starred in an episode of Scrubs, appearing as a "Dr Turner" partnered with a doctor called "Hooch".

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Jim Hanks has appeared on stage, including playing "Lennie Small" in Theatrical Arts International's production of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

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In November 2016, Jim Hanks guest-starred in a web series called Gary CK Needs Work, a parody of the FX show Louie.

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Jim Hanks married actress Karen Praxel on May 25,1986, together they have one son.