It won 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor and was praised for its impressive visual effects, particularly with superimposing Hanks into historical footage.
The film portrays Hanks as a bit of a heartless snob who evolves over the course of the film through his e-mail interactions with Ryan’s character.
Hanks went on to be nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role thanks to his performance.
Perhaps one of the most iconic and recognizable actors ever, Tom Hanks has won 50 awards from various entertainment institutions throughout his career.