Colin Hanks, 1977
Writers · November 24, 1977
Colin Hanks
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Colin Hanks is 48 years old, born November 24, 1977 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Colin Hanks earned Golden Globe and Emmy nods playing Gus Grimly, the dogged cop in FX's Fargo. Born in the US in 1977, the actor and filmmaker broke through on the WB's Roswell and in Orange County before leading roles in King Kong and a string of TV dramas. A Sagittarius with a life-path number 5, Hanks splits his time between acting in blockbusters and directing documentaries.
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Biography
Colin Lewes Hanks became a household name as Gus Grimly on Fargo, the crime series that netted him nominations for a Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Critics' Choice award. He gained mainstream traction earlier with the WB's Roswell (1999–2001) and Orange County (2002), then starred in the King Kong blockbuster. His filmography spans prestige and popcorn: Parkland, The Great Buck Howard, Elvis & Nixon, and the Jumanji series in a supporting role, plus Nobody 2 and Nuremberg in 2025. On TV, he played Jack Bailey on The Good Guys, Travis Marshall (the season-six antagonist) on Dexter—a role that earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination—Greg Short on Life in Pieces, Barry Lapidus on The Offer, and Bob Broberg on A Friend of the Family. He also voiced the title character on Talking Tom & Friends. As a filmmaker, Hanks directed All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records, Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis, and John Candy: I Like Me. Born November 24, 1977, in the United States, Hanks is both screenwriter and actor. His Sagittarius birth aligns with the sign's adaptability across genres; a life-path number 5 reinforces his restless creative range.
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Trivia
- Hanks voiced the titular character on the animated web series Talking Tom & Friends for seven years (2014–2021).
- His role as Travis Marshall on Dexter's sixth season earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
- He directed the documentary All Things Must Pass about the rise and fall of Tower Records.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Colin Hanks reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is Colin Hanks?
- Colin Hanks is 48 years old (born November 24, 1977).
- When is Colin Hanks's birthday?
- Colin Hanks was born on November 24, 1977.
- What is Colin Hanks's zodiac sign?
- Colin Hanks is a Sagittarius, born November 24, 1977.
- What is Colin Hanks's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Colin Hanks was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Colin Hanks from?
- Colin Hanks is from United States.
- What does Colin Hanks do?
- Colin Hanks is a writer.
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