The article discusses the diverse career of Tom Hanks, emphasizing his portrayal of the quintessential American Everyman. While critics label him as a one-character actor, the article asserts that Hanks showcases a wide range. His filmography includes roles from the comedic to the dramatic, demonstrating his ability to infuse new life into familiar archetypes. Ultimately, the ranking of Hanks's 47 live-action films highlights his growth and adaptability as an actor, showcasing his work up to the recent release of Greyhound.
Hanks’s movie debut was a slasher film that’s an obvious Halloween knockoff, right down to the mask and music. It’s cheapo schlock, but it’ll live forever because of Hanks’s appearance as a student who’s skeptical that the protagonist is really being stalked.
As a result, he’s often accused of playing one character: the fundamentally decent, good-hearted, noble but humble all-American Everyman. There’s some truth to this, of course — Hanks wouldn’t work as Travis Bickle.
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