Tom Hanks enjoys a rare reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. It’s a strange reputation to have when, as an actor, Hanks has played all types, including less-than-savory men.
By his own admission, Hanks doesn’t believe he deserves any recognition as the nicest guy you could meet. In a 2023 BBC interview to promote his debut novel The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece – which follows the making of a superhero movie starring an egotistical actor whose behavior disrupts the set – Hanks owns up to fostering a difficult environment.
