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Colin Hanks

Colin Hanks

Director & actor · born 24 November 1977 · Sacramento, California, USA

Colin Lewes Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as Gus Grimly on the FX crime series Fargo (2014–2015), which earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award.

Hanks gained mainstream attention after a main role on the WB science fiction series Roswell (1999–2001) and his lead role in the film Orange County (2002), which was followed by a starring role in the blockbuster King Kong (2005). Hanks has also had starring roles in the films The Great Buck Howard (2008), Untraceable (2008), The House Bunny (2008), Parkland (2013), and Elvis & Nixon (2016). He had a supporting role as Alex Vreeke in the Jumanji film series (2017–2019).

Where to start: Nuremberg (2025).

As director 5

As actor 39

TV shows 25

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Colin Hanks movie?

By viewer score, Nuremberg (2025) at 7.6/10.

What are Colin Hanks’s most popular movies?

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Jumanji: The Next Level, King Kong.

How many movies has Colin Hanks made?

44 films on TMDB, 5 as director, 39 as actor.

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