Before "Oscar-winner" was a modifier synonymous with his name, Tom Hanks was just a really funny comedic actor. The '80s were a golden age for him, where he crafted a screen image that balanced down-to-earthiness with being a slightly off-kilter goofball, an awkward adult that can't help but stand out in a crowd.
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