The one role Tom Hanks said 'no way' will he ever take on | 60 Minutes Australia

Tom Hanks is hardly a sex symbol. He's no Brad Pitt. You never hear about him getting drunk, making a fool of himself, or having love affairs. You never see him at all in the gossip mags. Even he admits he's a bit of a nerd. Yet somehow he's made an extraordinary career out of being ordinary. His movies have made billions. Just the name "Tom Hanks" on a billboard can guarantee success. In fact he's the biggest earner of them all. Add a couple of Oscars, who said nice guys don't come first.

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[WakandaBabe]

I just finished watching 'Cast Away'...still crying! Love Tom Hanks. He made me cry over a VOLLEYBALL!!!

[janetbeebe]

I lost it when I was watching "Saving Private Ryan", and his character explained he was a teacher. So believeable.❤

[kzoll]

Congratulations Tom, I've loved you since Bosom Buddies and I've always prayed for your success. I'm so glad you made it with your integrity intact, one thing I've always admired about you.

[ClarkKent-tgls]

One of the Greatest actors/entertainers of All time.

[elizabetheaton]

Never saw a movie Tom Hanks is in that I didn't love. So many wonderful memories of all of them. He and Rita Wilson are national treasures and I truly appreciate them. 🙏

[tempus_fugit]

For clarity, this interview was 14 years ago! The description isn't clear. I was wondering why Tom looked so young, lol. Tom is a huge Typewriter aficionado. He personally owns dozens of them. He frequently responds to typed fan mail from one of his own typewriters. To illustrate how genuinely nice and real Tom is, I know of fan who recently gifted him a wrist watch manufactured by Remington Rand of typewriter fame. Later, Tom was spotted actually wearing the watch at an event. How wonderful is that!

[glee_again]

Any interview with Tom Hanks is worthy of a listen. Another great one.

[shakengandulf]

One of those rare actors where i can't think of a single movie i didn't enjoy. Love them all.

[lindacalhoun]

Best 60 min. S ever. Long live Tom Hanks and his Loved ones.!!

[halnwheels]

Tom's sincerity comes right through. He's honest and humble and is a great actor. Great to see him in this interview.

[bradthurkle]

This was 14 years ago . He’s 66 now. It’s amazing what 15 years does to us. He’s my favorite actor 🙏🏻.

[csmith]

Toy Story 2 gutted me, especially with the song "When She Loved Me, " because I knew that's EXACTLY what I was going to experience with my niece as she got older and grew up. Now she's a mom and raising kids who love Toy Story, too, but there's that magical moment burned in my heart as she excitedly related everything to her mother after we saw it, talking about how Mr. Potato Head took off his eyes to spy over the window. I knew I was going to lose her as a little girl who thought everything we did was magical, but at the same time I would NEVER lose her, because that was a permanent memory no one could take! THAT's what Tom Hanks helped give us and makes him so beloved!

[jeanjaz]

I've watched this interview a couple times now. I really enjoy it.

[pjt]

Tom Hanks is the best!!! When I was a kid my favorite movies to watch we're Big, Money Pit, League of their own, splash, Turner and Hooch and so much more new favs as I grew up like Forrest Gump, castaway, Apollo 13, polar bear Express, saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile and others so many great movies 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕

[sugarpie]

I saw him in Seattle last month promoting his new novel and he was awesome! He spoke for almost 2 hours and is the real deal. ❤

[ThatSpadeGirl]

I know this is an older interview, but it never gets too old to watch. And neither does Tom Hanks. Would love to shake his hand one day. And get a photo with him. Yeah, a photo, too. :)

[AlaskanGeezer]

I met Mr Hanks twice when I lived on 20th and Walnut Sts in Philadelphia. He was filming the movie is a nice person 24/7. At the time I was working at Thomas Jefferson UNiversity Hospital.

[bigbangger]

Genuine nice guy, and that element shines through the screens off the world. Tom hanks would have to be the epitome of a gentleman .

[rickseiden]

Tom Hanks is a rare actor that can do anything. Comedy, Rom-Com, Dramatic Comedy, Drama, Action, anything. But more than that, he's the rare star who's just an all around nice human being.

[Digital_Potion]

I see his name and I’m guaranteed to watch. I know his work will not only be top notch, but equally important—- nothing bizarre, no bombardment w/”F”-bombs, nothing controversial, just excellent money-worthy entertainment. His typewriter collection is just the cherry atop! Thanks 🤩 Hanks!