Tom Hanks isn't a particularly polarising figure, but he did have one role that brought backlash from all sides.

Tom Hanks sits next to actor Denzel Washington during filming of the 1993 film “Philadelphia.” ©TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection.

Hanks’ great moment would come in 1993 with ‘Philadelphia’, the first film that broke the AIDS taboo. A year later, another memorable film would arrive, ‘Forrest Gump’, directed by ...

Hanks will also be awarded an honorary degree, the school said. Hanks has been nominated for an Oscar six times, winning best actor for "Philadelphia" in 1993 and "Forrest Gump" the following year.

Tom Hanks has been in so many classic movies, from Toy Story to Forrest Gump. Throughout his career in Hollywood, these films are his best work.