Tom Hanks stars as Forrest Gump, with Robin Wright as Jenny Curran and Gary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in this 1994 classic.
Main cast
- Forrest GumpTom HanksMain
- Jenny CurranRobin WrightMain
- Lieutenant Dan TaylorGary SiniseMain
- Mrs. GumpSally FieldMain
Supporting cast
- Bubba BlueMykelti WilliamsonSupp
- Young Forrest GumpMichael Conner HumphreysSupp
- Young Jenny CurranHanna HallSupp
- PrincipalRichard D’AlessandroSupp
- Dorothy HarrisSiobhan Fallon HoganSupp
Guest & voice
- Elvis PresleyPeter DobsonGuest
- Abbie HoffmanJohn VoldstadGuest
- President John F. KennedyJed GillinGuest
- President Lyndon B. JohnsonJohn William GaltGuest
- Narrator (voice)Tom HanksVoice
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About this cast
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American film directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel. The story follows Forrest Gump, a kind-hearted man with a low IQ, who inadvertently influences several key historical events in 20th-century America. Tom Hanks leads the cast, supported by Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and Sally Field.
FAQs
Who plays Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks plays the title role of Forrest Gump.
Who plays Jenny in Forrest Gump?
Robin Wright plays Jenny Curran.
Who plays Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump?
Gary Sinise plays Lieutenant Dan Taylor.
Is Forrest Gump based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional story based on the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, though it incorporates real historical events and figures.
How many Oscars did Forrest Gump win?
Forrest Gump won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Tom Hanks, and Best Director for Robert Zemeckis.
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