Tom Hanks' Chinese Ancestry | Full Interview | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

Tom tells us what it's like to work alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, voice acting in Toy Story, and where his typewriter collection stemmed from.
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[@ghwang4496]

A bunch friend and myself were extras for. Charlie Wilson’s war. Tom Hanks was the nicest actor in that whole cast. He went around saying good morning etc very friendly. He promised to take photos after the shoot was done. At the ending of the shooting ( last day working on set) most got on a bus to take the extras to the parking lot, as the bus was taking off, he ran after the bus and stopped it. He took photos , signed autographs etc. on the other had Julia Roberts PR person came into the Commissary and told everyone not to get close to her, do not Talk to her, do not take photos , do not ask for autographs etc. with Julia Roberts what you see is not what you get! On the other hand , Tom Hanks is the best! That’s why the public loves him!

[@mairedaly4926]

I love that he doesn't care about the accents!! He just goes for it, no shame.... love it!!

[@saucybackport]

there was no twitter in 2007 so he didn't know yet that people hate him - in 2019 he doesn't do accents anymore

[@v-town1980]

@@saucybackport He's too busy to bother. Besides, people are so uptight and touchy now.

[@billybareblu]

Hanks is SO funny in such a natural way, and cracks like a whip.

[@maddie9185]

Tom Hanks is my favorite actor of all times. I’ve been following his career since Bussom Buddies.

[@jaytam1]

The banter between the two was fantastic!

[@gigisdiamonds]

Jules Winnfield Totally‼️😂🤣👍🏻

[@HappyComfort]

Jules Winnfield I agree 😂👍

[@a.t.6322]

This was one of the wittiest and most fun interviews I've seen in a long time

[@LeonetteGo]

Yup, I totally agree. Any interview with Tom Hanks in it, I've observed is like this. Which is why I continued to watch though the title was a farse. :)

[@ecallk5544]

No thanks to Ross.

[@LtJackboot]

I have been blessed by the evolution of Tom Hank's career unfolding in all it's complexity during my lifetime. I was there for the pilot episode of Bosom Buddies when he was 22 yrs old and I am here for this. I have seen him as everything from an unwilling transvestite to an abused aids patient and everything else he's ever done. This man well deserves a lifetime achievement award.

[@tubeyhamster]

That was one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen.

[@williamblack2732]

oh boy......One of the Best...come on ..THE BEST.......

[@user-yz4dt7qp5h]

You know Chris Rock was sitting back stage laughing, and thinking, "Damn Tom Hanks make comedy look easy!"

[@stoneyll]

RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman...

[@kartinihanitio6010]

I’ve always adored Tom Hanks on interviews. Love his personality and humour.

[@samanthasimental3788]

One of my favorite actor. Never watched a movie with him in it that I did not like. I've been watching since bosom buddies.

[@tomaskuli177]

@King Kenny Bye troll.

[@dianaarmstrong8820]

These two guys are hilarious! So witty! This whole thing just totally cracked me up! What a talent!

[@kellyreilly-robinson2130]

The most fun interview with Tom Hanks ever! Loved this♥️

[@gabrielgago6945]

I came here to learn about hnks Chinese ancestry, but in reality learned that he's a half Portuguese . Neat

[@danil.6667]

lol

[@Ten13Grl]

That, technically, makes him Latino.

[@lauramartins5953]

@@Ten13Grl No, it doesn't, you ignoramus.

[@DoanYuSi]

What a genuine, lovely man Tom Hanks is. Delightfully entertaining and a comic natural. Bravo!

[@barbryll8596]

The banter flows easily between these two. Great interview!! Very entertaining

[@amadd5641]

That was great. I'm always entertained watching his chats, and with a great interviewer also.

[@ceebee4750]

Hanks is so much fun. Love him!

[@michellehawco8981]

Loved this interview!!

[@GreenUptowner]

This was a great interview!

[@naynay3710]

What an awesome interview!

[@annemayseyfried8907]

Tom's the best, quick-witted, keeps up w/Jonathan & is hilarious!💜

[@sandy4498]

OMG You have to love Tom Hanks. He is so quick

[@saucybackport]

he is still quick even today 12 years after the video was recorded

[@511dydy]

Ya, even the brits have to try to keep up with him

[@annagibson4238]

Tom Hanks is a bloody legend.. I love his acting .. Brilliant in every way !!! :-D

[@CarynDPrescott]

@yick yack What?!

[@barrymiller99]

Great interview on both ends.

[@debraperez7171]

That was delightful!

[@thereseember2800]

These two were having a blast together!

[@norskawarrior1919]

Lmmfao!!! LOVE and ADORE the jabs between them two, lol!!!

[@GS-st9ns]

Best interview ever. They resonated with each other and I hope they become best friends. Did you see how Tom Hanks held Jonathan's with hand when he wept a bit over a line in Sleepless in Seattle?

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Wouldn't miss this interview for the world!

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Hahaha this is a great matchup. Fun interview!

[@garrybaldy327]

This could be the best interview Wossie ever did.

[@LeofromFreo]

Good interview. I loved him especially in The Terminal.

[@justynaherbut2724]

Me too and in Forest Gump

[@iringa77]

LOVED the give and take! Subscribed!

[@n.l.4025]

Tom’s Chinese ancestry being clickbait or not, this was very funny! I enjoyed it!

[@DearestMina]

So was he?

[@judilynn9569]

Great interview! A huge Tom Hanks fan, since Bosom Buddys.

[@michelestewart4152]

when Tom Hank's played the captain of that ship that was pirated by thoes Africans I was screaming bloody murder it was one of the most harrowing movies I'd ever seen. THE ending almost made me pass out. He is truly a gifted actor.

[@CarynDPrescott]

Thanks to Tom Hanks, the price of typewriters has skyrocketed 🤣🤣

[@CarynDPrescott]

I haven't seen or used onion paper in years 😮

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

Sucks that I just started buying.

[@veracirillo6869]

I just love anything with Tom Hank !! His a great Actor. I keep a picture of him in my room! Just 😍 him.

[@susansuewwilliams]

Thank you for sharing Tom Hanks

[@cynthiaahern9081]

I think this is the best interview I've seen on KZbin yet.

[@511dydy]

Go look at british chat shows... Many of them are at least this good. Graham norton dan jonathan ross.

[@v-town1980]

@@511dydy Ha! Most British chat shows are awful. Fake.

[@bonitajordan6825]

Absolutely delighted to see Ken Stott in this film. He’s one of my favourite actors of all time.

[@gilbertdaroy6901]

Damn, Tom Hanks is hilarious without being crass.

[@patrickcon1]

Perhaps the greatest interviewee.

[@marthazan9732]

Tom Hanks is a quiet genius.

[@saucybackport]

he is got louder 12 years after this video - probably because his hearing was ruined by special effects blowing up all the time

[@gillesbastide2984]

wow...how special to witness two very very smart artists having fun.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Jonathan; “I find as I get older I cry more easily, I don’t know why that is?” Tom; “Do you watch your own show?” Savage.

[@anaportugal3525]

Love That he is portugueses...and any excelent actor 😁😁😁

[@paolo922]

Tom certainly gave Jonathan a run for his money! Jonathan: as I grew older I cry easier. Tom: watch your own show? Bam!

[@kenike007]

💜💖💛 Tom Hanks! CLASS ACT!

[@rosamercadorivera6291]

Tom Hanks a wonderful Man. Always humble May God bless him and his family.

[@nunyabizness4892]

Isaac Kappy said he is a pedophile... watch the video on KZbin. Right after that happened Hanks posted a tweet about Route 66 roadkill... days later Kappy was found dead on Route 66 (allegedly he jumped off a bridge)

[@BobMarley-bp6sh]

Tom Hanks' Chinese Ancestry? I just got click baited.

[@kayerin5749]

Go to 10:20. The host says he thought Hanks looked "Chinese" So yeah, click bait, but not as dismal as some.

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Bob Marley me too!

[@budderkupp1282]

Hey..you heard him..1 in 4 are Chinese..so you never know. Might not be click bait after all. :-) :-)

[@smiller2044]

His mother's Portuguese!?! Guess that explains his hair. Never heard Hanks claim that before. His father's a "mongrol American".

[@perri_6]

@@smiller2044 Portuguese by way of Africa, maybe.

[@Ceelle2]

This was filmed 12 years ago so a lot more movies since then. Great actor....wonderful human being...related to Lincoln's mother.

[@charlabowers1483]

I love Tom Hanks...he is hilarious. I have been of fan of his since he was on Bosom Buddies.

[@JaniceLHz]

Me too!

[@bettycogswell9851]

@@JaniceLHz Me too

[@carmenmartinez3793]

Love this guy and unbeliabable he was a comedian before being that great actor that he is nowdays. Greetings from Puerto Vallarta México

[@SonjaDawn]

So much has changed since this interview...

[@leeboriack8054]

Love John Ross’s 70’s long hair and his KGB like interview skills.

[@claudshairandfood]

Wow! His mum is Portuguese! ThAt’s something I didn’t know! Neat. Hanks is my fav actor. Great interview!!

[@saucybackport]

portuguese jew tho

[@breakingcycles741]

@@saucybackport Where did you get the idea that his mom was Jewish? She was Catholic.

[@x97s]

@@saucybackport still portuguese tho.. this is a weird comment

[@medialcanthus9681]

And I will add that for some of us who dx hv that much time ,it's good to hv the summary. We appreciate that. Moreover there's absolutely nothing to stop those (who mistook her kind intentions) from watching all of the video.

[@pehenry]

Tom Hanks is a riot.

[@shoWbitz]

That Consul portable typewriter is beautiful! I had a Valentine portable typewriter back in the day.

[@jennifercurtis6071]

Love T H ,what a great guy 😇

[@purberri]

That was just hilarious

[@jamesrus7]

was that comment that he would be available for mary poppins the reason he ended up as walt disney in the mary poppins film .

[@lyannamillen8095]

Tom Hanks is one gorgeous man!!!!!

[@jeaniechowdury576]

Love him!!

[@picardy7488]

Jonathan Ross is hilarious...never seen him before (being here in the U.S).

[@jaimecosta2966]

Brilliant actor.. I didn't realize that his mother was portuguese... What a excelente surprise.. Wish him well

[@joerod7526]

Keanu Reeves.... Portuguese mother... They are a dozens of celebrities with Portuguese ancestry ❤️

[@jaimecosta2966]

@@joerod7526 he's one of my favorites actors and it cough me by surprise... Because I am portugues and also have a Portuguese mother...

[@joerod7526]

@@jaimecosta2966 Eu sou Portugues e e' sempre bom saber que nos estamos realmente espalhados pelos 4 cantos do mundo.... JA AGORA Kate Perry.... Portuguese mother.

[@arnabchakraborty2593]

@@joerod7526 and the best thing is that these two actors are two of the most kind and genuine people out there.... Love both of them❤

[@ev7874]

Yes agreed best interview 🙌👍

[@thelaughingtiger146]

Great back and forth comedy. You cheeky bastards!

[@Cml725]

I love Tom Hanks lol

[@iannonhebel677]

Film released 21 Dec 2007

[@freddyb.b8120]

You should write in the description when the videos were released/taped👍

[@flugsven]

I didn't see it the first time around, so.. And I do like Jonathan Ross!

[@MsBamafanatic]

Had to be from sometime in early 2008 because "Charlie Wilson's War" was released on December 21, 2007 in the U.S. and in January 2008 in the U.K. But I agree, the person who posts the video should be the one to post the information on it.

[@clip012]

@@MsBamafanatic wow. thanks.

[@kenacycle]

Wow I really thought this was from two months ago

[@verisww8104]

What? You couldn't tell by how much younger everyone looks? That is 11 yrs ago! Even I looked cuter.

[@brianrussel6012]

"Turner and Hooch" : " He's eating my CAR !!!😱

[@ev7874]

I really enjoy Tom Hanks

[@danieladkins7340]

What a great man!

[@lisaspikes4291]

I understand the typewriter thing.🙂

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

He can take a jab. Great guy!

[@rachelgarber1423]

I loved that movie, and he did a great movie.

[@susanmason343]

Love Tom hanks

[@grandy2875]

I love that he collects typewriters, I wonder if he has any DVORAK typewriters? I have heard how much easier and faster they are, once you get the hang of it...

[@annbest7453]

Good grief, that takes me back, I can actually remember when that was first screened on the TV, gosh where have all the years gone,...

[@barbarajaus9870]

This was 11 years ago. Colin Hanks is 41 now...

[@newwavepop]

that clip of Sleepless in Seattle, i never noticed before but you can see that every time the camera focuses on Meg its that soft blurry focus. anything else its focuses on is nice a sharp and clear. they use to do that A LOT in 50s and 60s film, you will see that actresses that are slightly older are always shot with that blurry soft focus while the rest of the film is all normal clear shot.

[@BadWebDiver]

It's meant to be romantic...

[@sherryshepherd5500]

Don't forget * Forrest Gump *Classic. Always Excellent movies. Legendary. Smashing interview.

[@kchappelle]

This show was recording in around 2007. I wish they made that clear. They make it look current with the 2019 date. I thought Tom looked a bit too good and young.

[@gisellebitz9541]

Tom Hanks' Chinese Ancestry....Does not exist.....but worth the watch... because.... Tom Hanks. 😊👍🏻

[@jorgegomez524]

He has portuguese ancestry

[@Sinval_Santos]

@@jorgegomez524 , yes I'm ivestigatin , e grantmohters ancestry Açores , Jews portugues probability , like mi Jews(cristão novos ) you know more ? Sorry mi inglês

[@nancyanneberg403]

Wore out the thing before DVD s three times and will get the DVD now of you've got mail. Can relax and be a part of the film when he is in any movie. thanks

[@HJules-cw6fb]

I thought Hanks and Meg Ryan were up on top of Empire State Building alone. I was like wwaiiiitttt up!!! It must be Seattle. LOL LOL

[@jdenino6022]

that movie came out years ago, i have the dvd.

[@theproGAMAS]

Tom hanks doin Tim Allen impression lmao

[@user-rl8qo7pm6r]

Tom hanks is wonderful.

[@Splits-man]

He’s such a great guy isn’t he.

[@jacklcooper3216]

My Old mans favorite movie Forrest Gump He got it

[@angiealexis3717]

Tom Hanks is the best actor ever. He can play any role. God bless him.

[@PSYCHICLJLULUSCOPE]

THAT WAS A FAB INTERVIEW ! JONATHAN IS SOO FUNNY ; CHINESE ANCESTRY SO FUNNY LOL LOL TOM HANKS IS CLASS !

[@F-J.]

Incredible English accents 🥰🥰🤣🤣

[@thehoneyeffect]

lol

[@itsmewende]

And it was....Magic.

[@jenniebugs1]

I absolutely adore Tom Hanks! Not only is he a brilliant actor, but he is super intelligent and witty, and good looking and...and... I think he is great, in other words.

[@mathonamoore123]

He's a good actor and nice guy etc but he's NOT good looking. I find him ugly!!!