Tom Hanks is the man that you've seen in at least 76 movies and also the ideal grandfather for a number of reasons.
3. Every character he has ever played is empathetic
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump
cdn1.thr.comIt says so much about Tom (yes, we're on a first name basis) as a person to know that he has repeatedly taken on roles of kind individuals such as Forrest Gump. Life is complicated, and he gets that.
4. He's relatable AF
Tom Hanks in Sully
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56xy2mkSuk8
Movie after movie, Tom plays an ordinary guy caught in difficult situations. Sure, it's unlikely that you have had to land a plane on the Hudson river when you expected an uneventful flight, but you've probably faced some challenges that totally caught you off guard. Tom's roles have most likely taught him a lot about those situations, so his advice is on point.
5. He's wise
Tom Hanks on red carpet
Tom once said, "If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great." He's been around the block more than a few times, and he knows what's up. If you ever need some good advice, he's got wise quotes for days.
6. He's friendly
Wilson, the volleyball, from Castaway
https://www.volleyballusa.com/wilson-cast-away/
He made friends with a volleyball (Wilson) in Castaway and would definitely enjoy some human friendships. So he'd actually love spending time with you.
7. His family is really, really cute
Tom Hanks and family
https://swaggyimages.com/tom-hanks/pictures-of-tom-hanks-and-family/
Seriously, though, they're perfect. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that family?
8. He's passionate about things that matter
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Dole, and W. Scott Gould at the WWII memorial in Washington D.C.
Playing roles in movies about WWII sparked Tom's interest. The actor decided to help create a WWII memorial in Washington D.C. What a nice guy!
9. He's a storyteller in his own right
Tom Hanks in Apollo 13
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/roles-that-made-tom-hanks-one-of-hollywoods-top-actors.html/?a=viewall
And a damn good one, too. He says that "movie-making is telling a story with the best technology at your disposal." He's portrayed so many people, so you know he could tell you some amazing tales.
10. He leads a well-rounded life
Tom Hanks
When he's not working on a movie, he is working to understand our American history. He has even produced historic TV shows such as a Band of Brothers. So, like your granddad, he's well-versed in the past.
11. He's gone through hardships of his own
Tom Hanks
He's a child of divorce and has type II diabetes, so he can give you grandfatherly advice about difficult issues. So, basically he's your rock through thick and thin.
12. He, too, understands the pains of growing up
Tom Hanks' high school photo
https://localwiki.org/oakland/Tom_Hanks
He recounted that he was "... a geek, a spaz. I was horribly, painfully, terribly shy..." Wow. How relatable, but apparently it all works out. He could tell you that better than anyone.
If that doesn't prove that Tom would be the best granddad, I'm not sure what will!
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