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.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was ...