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What Role Does Tom Hanks Play In 'Forrest Gump'?
Tom Hanks who is famous for his role in “Forrest Gump” goes back to his roots at the Cuyahoga Community College. His visit to the Tri-C Metro was quite educational for students who are looking to get a career in acting and theater.

The veteran actor sat in front of 750 high school and college students at the Cuyahoga Community College’s Metropolitan Campus. Tom Hanks was not there to do a show but to make a show out of his life, so to speak. After being introduced by his good friend, Ivan Schwarz, the president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, the crowd roared and even raised their Woody dolls in honor of his role in “Toy Story” as Woody. There were no reports indicating anyone bringing in their version of Wilson from “Cast

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