Tom Hanks is a highly acclaimed and versatile actor who has made a significant impact on the film industry. With his impressive body of work spanning comedy, drama, and directing, he has established himself as one of the most respected and beloved actors of his generation. Hanks began his career as an actor in the late 1970s and early 1980s, gaining recognition for his comedic roles on TV shows like Bosom Buddies and Family Ties. His breakthrough in film came with the 1994 comedy-drama Splash, and his career continued to soar in the late 1990s and 2000s with acclaimed performances in films such as Apollo 13 (1995), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Cast Away (2000). In recent years, Hanks has continued to captivate audiences with his performances in films like Bridge of Spies (2015), Sully (2016), and The Post (2017). He has also been involved in producing projects such as the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010).
A Long Island based filmmaker, film historian, and lecturer, Greg Blank has over 20 years of experience as a producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. He is an award-winning producer for the show "Push Pause Long Island" on Verizon Fios1, and as a documentarian for the films "Undocumented" (2016), and "A World Within a World: The Bay Houses of Long Island" (2020). Greg has developed and produces over 60 lecture programs for public and private clients, including LIU Post Hutton House Lectures, Molloy College, The Huntington Cinema Arts Centre, and dozens of libraries and venues around the country.