Colin Hanks Net Worth

What Is Colin Hanks' Net Worth and Salary?

Colin Hanks is an American actor, director, and producer who has a net worth of $14 million. The son of Tom Hanks, Colin has established a career spanning film, television, theater, voice acting, and documentary filmmaking. He first gained widespread attention as Alex Whitman on the science-fiction series "Roswell" before starring opposite Jack Black in the 2002 comedy "Orange County."

Hanks subsequently appeared in films including "King Kong," "The House Bunny," "The Great Buck Howard," the "Jumanji" movies, "Nobody 2," and "Nuremberg." His television work has included "Dexter," "Fargo," "Life in Pieces," "The Offer," and "A Friend of the Family." His performance as Gus Grimly in the first season of "Fargo" earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Hanks has also developed a substantial career as a documentary filmmaker. He directed "All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records," "Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)," and the 2025 documentary "John Candy: I Like Me." The latter opened the Toronto International Film Festival and earned Hanks an Emmy nomination as one of the film's producers.

Early Life

Colin Lewes Dillingham was born on November 24, 1977, in Sacramento, California. His parents were Tom Hanks and actress Samantha Lewes, whose birth name was Susan Dillingham. After his parents married, Colin took his father's surname.

His younger sister, Elizabeth Hanks, became a writer. Through his father's later marriage to actress and producer Rita Wilson, Colin has two younger half-brothers, Chet and Truman Hanks. His mother died from cancer in 2002.

Hanks attended Sacramento Country Day School before studying at Chapman University and later transferring to Loyola Marymount University. He left college without completing his degree to pursue acting.

Early Acting Career

Hanks made an early film appearance in 1996's "That Thing You Do!," which was written and directed by his father. His first major television opportunity arrived a few years later when he was cast as Alex Whitman on "Roswell." Hanks appeared throughout the show's first two seasons and returned as a guest during its third.

While working on "Roswell," he appeared in the films "Whatever It Takes" and "Get Over It" and had a role in the HBO World War II miniseries "Band of Brothers."

His first major film starring role came in 2002's "Orange County." Hanks played Shaun Brumder, a California high school student desperately trying to gain admission to Stanford University. Jack Black played his dysfunctional older brother, with Catherine O'Hara and John Lithgow also appearing in the comedy.

Hanks continued working steadily throughout the 2000s. He appeared in Peter Jackson's 2005 remake of "King Kong," followed by roles in "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny," "The Great Buck Howard," "Untraceable," "The House Bunny," and Oliver Stone's "W."

In 2008, he also appeared in several episodes of "Mad Men" as Father John Gill.

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Television Career

Hanks became increasingly prominent on television during the 2010s. In 2010, he starred opposite Bradley Whitford as LAPD detective Jack Bailey in the Fox comedy-drama "The Good Guys."

The following year, Hanks joined the sixth season of "Dexter" as Travis Marshall, a seemingly mild-mannered art restorer who becomes involved in a series of murders inspired by the Book of Revelation. The role allowed Hanks to play substantially darker material than much of his earlier work.

His most acclaimed television performance came in 2014, when he played police officer Gus Grimly in the first season of FX's "Fargo." The ensemble included Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Allison Tolman, and Bob Odenkirk. Hanks earned nominations for a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice Television Award for his performance.

From 2015 through 2019, Hanks starred as Greg Short on the CBS family sitcom "Life in Pieces." The series ran for four seasons and gave him one of the longest-running regular roles of his career.

In 2022, Hanks appeared as Paramount executive Barry Lapidus in "The Offer," the limited series about the making of "The Godfather." That same year, he portrayed Bob Broberg opposite Anna Paquin and Jake Lacy in Peacock's true-crime limited series "A Friend of the Family."

Film Career

Alongside his television work, Hanks continued appearing regularly in films. He played supporting roles in "The Guilt Trip," "Parkland," "Vacation," "Elvis & Nixon," and the independent comedy "Band Aid."

In 2017, Hanks appeared as the adult Alex Vreeke in the blockbuster adventure comedy "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle." He reprised the role in 2019's "Jumanji: The Next Level."

His later film work included a voice role in the animated movie "Orion and the Dark" and appearances in "And Mrs." and the 2025 action sequel "Nobody 2," starring Bob Odenkirk. In 2025, he also appeared in James Vanderbilt's historical drama "Nuremberg" alongside Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, Michael Shannon, and John Slattery. Hanks portrayed psychologist Gustave Gilbert, who worked with imprisoned Nazi leaders during the Nuremberg trials.

Documentary Directing

Hanks has increasingly divided his career between acting and directing.

His feature documentary debut was 2015's "All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records." The film chronicled the rise of the Sacramento-based record-store chain from a small family business into an international music-retail institution, followed by its eventual collapse.

Hanks next directed the 2017 HBO documentary "Eagles of Death Metal: Nos Amis (Our Friends)." The film followed the rock band Eagles of Death Metal after the November 2015 terrorist attack on the Bataclan theater in Paris, where the group had been performing.

His third major documentary, "John Candy: I Like Me," was released in 2025. Produced alongside Ryan Reynolds and members of Candy's family, the film examined the life, career, personality, and private struggles of the beloved comedian through archival footage and interviews with friends and colleagues including Bill Murray, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Macaulay Culkin, Steve Martin, and Tom Hanks.

"John Candy: I Like Me" was selected to open the 50th Toronto International Film Festival and subsequently premiered on Prime Video. Hanks received a 2026 Primetime Emmy nomination as one of the producers of the film in the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special category.

Other Ventures

In 2018, Hanks launched Hanks Kerchiefs, a line of handkerchiefs and pocket squares inspired by his longtime habit of carrying traditional handkerchiefs. The side business has included collaborations and specialty designs in addition to its core products.

Personal Life

During college, Hanks dated actress Busy Philipps.

He later began a relationship with publicist Samantha Bryant. They became engaged in 2009 and married in Los Angeles in May 2010. The couple has two daughters, Olivia and Charlotte.

Hanks is an enthusiastic sports fan whose favorite teams include the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles FC, and Liverpool FC. He has periodically combined that interest with media work, including serving as a playoff correspondent covering the Los Angeles Kings.

His half-brother Chet Hanks has worked as an actor and musician, while his younger half-brother Truman Hanks has worked both behind and in front of the camera.

Awards and Nominations

Hanks received a Young Hollywood Award early in his career and later earned several major nominations for "Fargo." His portrayal of Gus Grimly earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie as well as nominations from the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Television Awards.

He received his second Primetime Emmy nomination in 2026 as a producer of "John Candy: I Like Me," which was nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.

Hanks has also received recognition from the MTV Movie Awards, Satellite Awards, and Screen Actors Guild as part of the ensemble of "Dexter."

Real Estate

In 2018, Colin Hanks paid $2.85 million for a newly constructed modern farmhouse in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The approximately 4,300-square-foot home has five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Interior features include a home theater, open-plan kitchen and living areas, and distinctive black leather wall treatments. Outside, the property includes a swimming pool, spa, lawn, and covered entertaining areas.

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