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Poll: Tom Hanks Oscarless Years

Tom Hanks was one of the Academy's favorite actors during the 1990's. He won the Best Actor Award back to back with Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994) and got an extra nomination for Saving Private Ryan (1998). It appeared he would take the love of the Academy to the next Century, but after competing for Best Actor for Cast Away (2000) his luck changed.

Despite working in many critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated movies, Tom Hanks couldn't nail another nomination for 19 years, when he finally was invited back to the party for his supporting role in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019).

For which performance in an Oscar nominated film during his 19 years drought did he deserve at least a nomination?

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Poll by Pencho15

Results of 261 votes:

1.

Tom Hanks in Catch Me If You Can (2002)

As Carl Hanratty in Catch Me If You Can (2002), nominated for two Oscars.
2.

Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips (2013)

As Richard Phillips in Captain Phillips (2013), nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture.
3.

Tom Hanks in Road to Perdition (2002)

As Michael Sullivan in Road to Perdition (2002), nominated for six Oscars.
4.

Tom Hanks in Sully (2016)

As Chesley "Sully" Sullenberg in Sully (2016), nominated for one Oscar.
5.

Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies (2015)

As James B. Donovan in Bridge of Spies (2015), nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture.
6.

Tom Hanks in The Post (2017)

As Ben Bradlee in The Post (2017), nominated for two Oscars including Best Picture.
7.

Tom Hanks in Charlie Wilson's War (2007)

As Charlie Wilson in Charlie Wilson's War (2007), nominated for one Oscar.
8.

Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson in Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

As Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks (2013), nominated for one Oscar.
9.

Tom Hanks in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)

As Thomas Schell in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011), nominated for two Oscars including Best Picture.