American actor Tom Hanks is one of the most popular actors around, having appeared in dozens of films during his long stint as a movie star. He's still going, too, and he never fails to disappoint.

Ever since he first burst onto the scene, Tom Hanks has built a career as a good-natured everyman, a man with basic decency who is impossible to dislike. He’s relatable, and he’s been able to parlay ...