Tom Hanks 2017 Film Roles and Projects
In 2017, Tom Hanks starred in the biographical drama "The Post," directed by Steven Spielberg, where he played Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee alongside Meryl Streep. The film focused on the Pentagon Papers release and received multiple award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for Hanks. According to industry reports, "The Post" grossed over $179 million worldwide and was produced by 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, with a production budget of around $50 million. The movie premiered at the AFI Fest on November 14, 2017, and was released in U.S. theaters on December 22, 2017, as noted by the film's distributor Fox Movies.
That same year, Hanks provided the voice for Sheriff Woody in "Toy Story of Terror!", a Pixar Halloween special that aired on ABC on October 16, 2017. He also lent his voice to the character in the related short "Toy Story That Time Forgot," which aired on December 2, 2017. Both specials were produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, continuing the franchise's expansion beyond theatrical features. Hanks also narrated the documentary "The Vietnam War" by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, which premiered on PBS in September 2017 and explored the conflict through archival footage and testimony, as detailed by the production team's public materials PBS.
Tom Hanks 2017 Earnings and Net Worth
In 2017, Tom Hanks was ranked among the highest-paid actors by Forbes, with estimated earnings driven by his roles in "The Post" and ongoing work across film and voice projects. His career earnings from film salaries and backend participation in major franchises, including "Toy Story," contributed to a net worth estimated at around $400 million at the time, according to financial reporting by Forbes. Hanks also continued to receive backend compensation from his production company, Playtone, which he co-founded with Gary Goetzman and has produced films such as "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Band of Brothers."
Hanks' 2017 income was supported by a combination of theatrical releases, voice work, and producing deals, with "The Post" alone generating significant box office returns and streaming licensing interest. His long-term partnership with studios like Universal Pictures and DreamWorks has included profit participation on several hits, contributing to sustained wealth growth. Financial disclosures and industry estimates from that period highlight Hanks as one of the most consistently bankable actors in Hollywood, a status reinforced by his roles in franchises and prestige films alike Forbes.
Tom Hanks 2017 Awards and Public Activities
In 2017, Tom Hanks received the Career Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, held in January 2017, honoring his decades-long contributions to cinema. He also served as the host of the Saturday Night Live episode on November 4, 2017, where he discussed his role in "The Post" and participated in sketches parodying the film's Pentagon Papers storyline. The episode drew significant viewership and was noted for its focus on journalism and media accountability, themes central to the movie NBC