Tom Hanks

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tom-hanks

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 Tom Hanks born?July 9, 1956
2. Where was Tom Hanks born?Concord, California, USA
3. Who is Tom Hanks?Tom Hanks is a famous American actor and filmmaker who has made many beloved movies.
4. What were Tom Hanks' first popular movies?He first became well known with comedies like "Splash" and "Big" in the 1980s.

Filmmaker: An individual involved in the creation of films, encompassing roles such as director, producer, screenwriter, and editor.
Academy Award (Oscar): An annual award of merit by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in the film industry.
Cultural Icon: A person or object that is widely recognized and admired within a society, often symbolizing certain values or ideals.
Miniseries: A television program that is broadcast in a limited number of episodes, typically telling a complete story.