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Who is Tom Hanks’ lesser-known, youngest son Truman? Chet Hanks’ brother starred in A Man Called Otto with his dad and did camera work for Marvel’s Black Widow

Tom Hanks’ children are no strangers to the limelight, with son Chet often making headlines for controversies and Colin establishing himself as an actor, but who’s the other brother? Meet Truman Hanks. Photo: WireImage

Tom Hanks’ kids are no strangers to the limelight, with son Chet often making headlines for controversies and Colin establishing himself as an actor.

Tom Hanks, dwarfed by sons Truman and Chet Hanks. Photo: @tomhanksfanworld/Instagram

However, not many people know about Truman, Tom’s lesser-known and rather less controversial son (Hanks also has a low-key daughter, Elizabeth).

 

In a rare public family outing, Truman joined his parents and brother Chet as they walked the red carpet at the premiere of new series Masters of the Air.

The quiet one? Truman Hanks (left), with mum Rita Wilson and brother Chet Hanks. Photo: @vnina/Instagram

Fans were quick to question who the “other” Hanks son was when photos emerged across the internet.

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The happy Hanks clan aboard a private jet. Photo: @daisyfuentes/Instagram

Here’s what we know about the 28-year-old, who just might turn out to the next nepo baby to know …

Who are Truman Hanks’ parents?

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Truman Theodore Hanks at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival last year. Photo: Getty

Truman was born in Los Angeles to his Hollywood parents Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.

He is an actor – but also works behind the scenes

Truman Hanks attends the New York screening of A Man Called Otto in January 2023. Photo: WireImage

While he’s kept a low profile, by Hollywood standards at least, Truman has ventured into Hollywood, with five minor acting credits to date, including News of the World, A Man Called Otto (with his dad), Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan and, most notably playing a younger version of his dad’s character in A Man Called Otto.

He also works behind the scenes, in the camera and electrical department, contributing to films like Marvel’s Black Widow and the Academy Award-winning West Side Story.

How many biological children does Tom Hanks have?

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Truman Hanks and Chet Hanks attend the world premiere of Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air at Regency Village Theatre on January 10. Photo: Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Tom Hanks is a dad of four. Truman is one of two children he fathered with second wife, actress, Rita Wilson, per People; the other is 33-year-old Chet.

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Was Tom Hanks married before Rita Wilson?

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Truman Hanks and Chet Hanks. Photo: @tomhanks_fanpagge/Instagram
Before he found love with his current wife, Tom Hanks was involved with his college sweetheart, Samantha Lewes, and the pair were married from 1978 to 1987. The Elvis star shared his eldest two kids, Colin, 46, and Elizabeth, 41, with Lewes, who died in 2002.
  • Tom Hanks’ children are no strangers to the limelight, with son Chet often making headlines for controversies and Colin establishing himself as an actor – but who’s the other brother?
  • Truman is the Forrest Gump actor’s youngest kid, whom he shares with his current wife Rita Wilson, and he’s worked on films like Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story