Tom Hanks Nearly Died Filming ‘Cast Away’

Tom Hanks Nearly Died Filming 'Cast Away'




Tom Hankshas one of the most impressive career trajectories of any leading man of his generation. While Hanks first introduced himself to worldwide audiences thanks to his comedic performances in classic slapstick films like Splash and Bachelor Party, he quickly proved to be a far more versatile performer than anyone may have expected. Hanks might've won two consecutive Academy Awards for his deeply moving dramatic performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, but his physically demanding role in Robert Zemeckis' gripping survival film Cast Away remains one of the most impressive of his entire career. Similar to how his character goes through immense physical and psychological torment throughout the film, Hanks' life was actually in danger during the production of Cast Away.


Tom Hankshas one of the most impressive career trajectories of any leading man of his generation. While Hanks first introduced himself to worldwide audiences thanks to his comedic performances in classic slapstick films like Splash and Bachelor Party, he quickly proved to be a far more versatile performer than anyone may have expected. Hanks might've won two consecutive Academy Awards for his deeply moving dramatic performances in Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, but his physically demanding role in Robert Zemeckis' gripping survival film Cast Away remains one of the most impressive of his entire career. Similar to how his character goes through immense physical and psychological torment throughout the film, Hanks' life was actually in danger during the production of Cast Away.

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