Tom Hanks a search through war-torn France after D-Day to bring back a soldier. It earned the praise and respect of the film community, critics, and the general public. It was labeled one of the finest war films ever made and earned Spielberg his second Academy Award for direction, and Hanks another Best Actor nomination. Later that year, Hanks re-teamed with his "Sleepless in Seattle" co-star Meg Ryan for "You've Got Mail", a remake of 1940's "The Shop Around the Corner". In 1999, Hanks starred in an adaptation of the Stephen King novel "The Green Mile". He also returned as the voice
Jim Hanks (just his first and a modification of his middle name). While producers noted his "resemblance to Tom Hanks," he won the role based on his own comedic and acting skills, and his relationship to Tom Hanks was not revealed until paperwork was completed. In 1995, "A Current Affair" revealed that Tom Hanks had created the mannerisms for the character of Forrest Gump in the film of the same name based on the simpleton mannerisms earlier created by Jim for the role of Jeeter, including Forrest's "now-famous jerky run". His physical resemblance to his brother allowed him to act as body