Colin Hanks Quotes

A collection of quotes by Colin Hanks.

Colin Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for his work in both film and television. He was born on November 24, 1977, in Sacramento, California. Hanks is the son of renowned actor Tom Hanks and his first wife, Samantha Lewes.

Hanks began his acting career in the late 1990s with guest roles in television shows such as "Roswell" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." He gained wider recognition with his portrayal of Alex Whitman in the popular television series "Roswell" from 1999 to 2001.

In film, Hanks has appeared in a variety of genres. Some of his notable movies include "Orange County," "King Kong," "The Great Buck Howard," and "High School." He has also made appearances in well-known television series such as "Mad Men," "Dexter," and "Fargo."

Aside from acting, Hanks has dabbled in filmmaking. He directed and produced the documentary film "All Things Must Pass" in 2015, which explored the rise and fall of the iconic music store, Tower Records.

Colin Hanks has established himself as a talented and versatile actor, following in the footsteps of his acclaimed father. He continues to pursue his acting career, taking on a variety of roles in both film and television projects.

I knew that I needed to do something that I desperately love

I knew that I needed to do something that I desperately loved. There was a period where I did question if it was acting because I knew that I would be making things hard on myself. I knew that there was going to be a little bit of a hullabaloo because of my dad being who he is and all that.

'Lucky' is for laughs, and there's really nothing funny that

'Lucky' is for laughs, and there's really nothing funny that I'm doing on 'Dexter.' I think more than anything, both comment on the fact that anybody is capable of anything. Just because they are the shy guy in the corner doesn't mean that they are a harmless little bunny.

I didn't want to come up with some generic Johnny Bravo type

I didn't want to come up with some generic Johnny Bravo type name. I'm not that cool, so I might as well stick with my birth name.

Religion theme aside, most of the time I'm in some sort of c

Religion theme aside, most of the time I'm in some sort of comedy and I'm a straight man and it's really just, let's wind this guy up and see him explode.

When I was younger it was - you know, my dad dressed up in d

When I was younger it was - you know, my dad dressed up in drag on 'Bosom Buddies.' And that was what I was having to deal with at the time. And then around the time that I was into college was when he became statue-worthy I guess you could say.

Keep in my mind my dad didn't become a huge, huge mega actor

Keep in my mind my dad didn't become a huge, huge mega actor until I was halfway through high school - so right around the time he's going through his big renaissance is right when I'm starting to do my high school revolting.

My dad has always been extremely supportive in every decisio

My dad has always been extremely supportive in every decision I've made and much more interested in me picking what I wanted to do.