The Academy - Tom Hanks took home the Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Forrest. It was Hanks' second Oscar in so many years. He was named
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NowThis - Tom Hanks won his first Oscar in 1994 for his role in 'Philadelphia.' He starred as Andrew Beckett, a gay lawyer with AIDS who is discriminated against at work. Critics
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