Jim Hanks

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jim Hanks born?June 15, 1961
2. Where was Jim Hanks born?United States
3. What is the film debut?Appeared in Buford's Beach Bunnies in 1993
4. Who is Jim Hanks?Jim Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker born in 1961. He is known for sounding like his brother Tom Hanks and for voicing Woody in Toy Story when Tom is unavailable.
5. Why does Jim Hanks voice Woody?He has a voice that sounds very similar to Tom Hanks, who originally voices Woody. This helps keep Woody's voice consistent in games and attractions.

Voice Double: An actor who provides vocal performances for a character, often to maintain consistency or when the primary voice actor is unavailable for specific projects.
Filmmaker: An individual involved in the creation of films, encompassing roles such as producer, director, screenwriter, and cinematographer.
Ancillary Projects: Media or products related to a primary work, such as video games, theme park attractions, or promotional materials, that extend the original content.
Vocal Timbre: The unique quality or tone of a person's voice, which allows for its recognition and imitation.