Chester Marlon Hanks, better known as Chet Hanks, is an American actor and musician.
He has created an impressive career by playing recurring roles in several popular TV series.
Hanks has shown his versatility as an actor by portraying different types of characters.
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- Full name: Chester Malone Hanks
- Stage name: Chet Hanks
- Date of Birth: August 4, 1990
- Age: 33
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor and musician
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson
- Siblings: Colin Hanks, Truman Hanks
- Spouse: No
- Children: Micaiah Hanks
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Chester Marlon Hanks was born on August 4, 1990 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was raised by his parents, famous actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson.
Chester has two siblings: his half-brother Colin Hanks and his younger brother Truman Hanks.
He attended Oakley School while growing up. His ethnicity is American and his religious background is Christian.
Profession
Chester Marlon Hanks, the son of famous actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, first came to attention for his role in the 2007 film Bratz.
In the early 2010s, he began to establish his acting career and subsequently appeared in several small films.
Hanks continued to play roles in popular TV series such as Empire (2018-2019), Shameless (2016-2018) and the ongoing series Your Honor. These roles helped him gain recognition and showcase his acting skills.
In addition to his television work, Hanks has guest-starred in acclaimed series like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Atlanta. He even had a cameo in his father’s 2020 film Greyhound.
While pursuing his acting career, Hanks also pursued a music career under the stage name Chet Haze.
He rose to fame with a college-themed remix and has since released several music and videos showcasing his rap skills.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @chethanx
- Facebook account: CHET HANKS
Personal life
Chester Marlon Hanks, also known as Chet Hanks, has no wife. He has a daughter, Micaiah Hanks, born on April 15, 2016, with his former partner Tiffany Myers.
Chet Hanks’ ex-girlfriend Kiana Parker reportedly filed for a temporary protection order against him. Details about the order have not been made public.
Filmography
- Bratz (2007) – Dexter’s first role
- Project X (2012)
- Fantastic Four (2015)
- Pacific Rim (2016)
- Greyhound (2020) – cameo
- Shameless (2016-2018) – Charlie
- Empire (2018-2019) – as Blake
- Your Honor (2020) – recurring role
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (cameo)
- Atlanta (cameo)
net worth
Chet Hanks, son of famous actor Tom Hanks, followed in his father’s footsteps and became an actor, rapper, and media personality.
His net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $5 million, which is a result of his successful career in the entertainment industry.