Younger brother of Tom Hanks. Provided the voice for the tie-in "Woody" action figures from Toy Story (1995) voiced in the movie by older brother Tom Hanks. He regularly substitutes for his brother by recording Woody's voice for "Toy Story" merchandise, video games, audio storybooks, Disney theme park ride narrations, etc. Brother-in-law of actress Rita Wilson. Former brother-in-law of Samantha Lewes. Jim and his wife, Karen Hanks, have one son and live in Venice, California.
Known For
Forrest Gump
(1994)
Forrest Gump Running Double
Inferno
(1999)
Tour Bus Driver
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
(2000)
Sheriff Woody (voice)
Lamp Life
(2020)
Woody (voice)
Baby Geniuses
(1999)
Goon Ray
I Know That Voice
(2014)
Self
Shark Swarm
(2008)
Nick Atkins
Deadwater
(2008)
Ensign Buford
Freefall: Flight 174
(1995)
Mechanic (uncredited)
The Sex Trip
(2017)
Matt Flannery
Full Filmography
Acting
Buford's Beach Bunnies
(1993)
Jeeter Buford
Forrest Gump
(1994)
Forrest Gump Running Double
Portrait in Red
(1995)
Detective Wilder
Xtro 3: Watch the Skies
(1995)
Prvt. Friedman
Freefall: Flight 174
(1995)
Mechanic (uncredited)
Tiny Toy Stories
(1996)
Woody
Psycho Sushi
(1997)
Yuriel
Baby Geniuses
(1999)
Goon Ray
Inferno
(1999)
Tour Bus Driver
Blood on the Backlot
(2000)
Officer Holbrook
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
(2000)
Sheriff Woody (voice)
Cahoots
(2001)
Mr. Marsh
Purgatory House
(2003)
Saint James
Deadwater
(2008)
Ensign Buford
Shark Swarm
(2008)
Nick Atkins
Acts of Violence
(2010)
Detective Mike
I Married Who?
(2012)
Director
Automotive
(2013)
Detective Fulton
I Know That Voice
(2014)
Self
The Robot Chicken Christmas Special: The X-Mas United
(2015)
Polar Express Conductor (voice)
Mulberry to Rome
(2016)
The Sex Trip
(2017)
Matt Flannery
Abnormal Attraction
(2018)
Frank Stein
Lamp Life
(2020)
Woody (voice)
Crew