1 of 3 | "Saving Private Ryan" and "Forrest Gump" actor Tom Hanks celebrates his 70th birthday Thursday. File Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo
July 9 (UPI) -- Oscar-, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actor Tom Hanks is celebrating his 70th birthday.
The actor, writer, director and producer has entertained audiences for nearly 50 years with his versatile roles, from World War II army captain John Miller in Saving Private Ryan to the voice of pull-string cowboy doll Woody in the Toy Story film series.
Hanks, whose other credits include Big, Sleepless in Seattle, Apollo 13 and The DaVinci Code, has earned two Oscars, seven Emmys, four Golden Globes and numerous other awards thus far. Here's a look back at 7 of his award-winning performances.
'Big'
