Tue Jun 24 05:20:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks has officially been dubbed “America’s Dad” by the executive producer of “The Americas.” Hanks embraces the title, acknowledging the paternal quality present in many of his recent roles. While flattered, Hanks jokingly suggests the title might reflect a collective American experience with family dynamics. He sees the responsibility of “America’s Dad” as offering wisdom, patience, and appropriate discipline. However, he humorously states he would prefer to be known as “the best park ranger they’ve ever heard.” Despite his impressive career, Hanks remains humble about his work, calling the filmmaking process a “miracle.”

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**Tom Hanks Officially Crowned “America’s Dad,” But Has His Eyes on a Different Title**

**HOLLYWOOD, CA** – Two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks has officially received a new title: “America’s Dad.” The moniker was bestowed upon him by Mike Gunton, executive producer of the documentary series “The Americas,” where Hanks lent his voice as narrator.

In a recent interview with Variety, Hanks embraced the title, acknowledging the fatherly roles he’s often played in recent years, citing roles like Walt Disney in “Saving Mr. Banks” and Captain Sullenberger in “Sully.”

“Look, I have enthusiasms that are particular to me,” Hanks told Variety. “I have a willingness to dominate every dinner table that I sit at. It’s one of [my] character defects that I’m working on. But I’m going to treat that seriously when someone comes in and says, ‘We look upon you as a dad.’ Because the best dads are going to offer up wisdom, patience, and just the right amount of discipline when the time comes.”

While honored, Hanks humorously speculated that the title “America’s Dad” might say more about the nation’s collective family experiences. However, Hanks admitted he dreams of being known for a different, arguably less glamorous, role.

“I would love to be called something specific: The best park ranger they’ve ever heard,” he said.

Despite his acclaimed career spanning decades and numerous iconic films, Hanks remains remarkably humble. In a previous interview, he expressed awe at the filmmaking process, describing it as a “miracle.”

Whether “America’s Dad” or “best park ranger,” it’s clear that Tom Hanks continues to charm audiences with his talent, humility, and, of course, a healthy dose of dad jokes.

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