Actor and filmmaker, Tom Hanks, is one of the five recipients this year of the Kennedy Center Honors Medallion. for lifetime achievement in the performing arts. Hanks is known for his roles in Big (1988), Forrest Gump (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Saving Private Ryan, You've Got Mail (both 1998),Cast Away (2000), The Da Vinci Code(2006), Captain Phillips and Saving Mr. Banks (both 2013), as well as for his voice work in the animated films The Polar Express (2004) and the Toy Story series. Below is my short analysis of Tom Hanks' numerology using his full name.

Numerology Delineation For
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
July-9-1956
Thomas       22/4 Mastery; Global Reach
Jeffrey         3 Creativity; Self-expression; acting; speaking
Hanks           8 Professionalism; achievement; wealth; authority
Destiny      33/6 Influential Master-Teacher; Global Reach
Heart's Desire  9 Humanitarian; Dramatic; Philosophical
Personality     6 Teacher; Responsible; Service-oriented
KARMIC LESSON(S)3 Urge to create; speak; act; be upbeat
Day of Birth    9 Philosophical; Intuitive; Multi-Talented
Birthpath    19/1 Influencer; Leader; Accomplished; Recognized
Realization     7 Recognized Expert; Spiritual Understanding

The name Grid for Thomas Jeffrey Hanks shows the Line of Focus 1,5, 9 called the Line of Achievement, with the emphasis on the dynamic, self-motivated, courageous ONES. His only Karmic Lesson (missing) number is THREE –creating a desire to write, speak, act and express his talent and ideas. Strong SIXES (three circles on SIX) indicate a tendency for good long-term family relationships and service to others.