
Colin Hanks
ActingAbout Colin Hanks
Colin Lewes Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as Gus Grimly on the FX crime series Fargo (2014–2015), which earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Critics' Choice Television Award. Hanks gained mainstream attention after a main role on the WB science fiction series Roswell (1999–2001) and his lead role in the film Orange County (2002), which was followed by a starring role in the blockbuster King Kong (2005). Hanks has also had starring roles in the films The Great Buck Howard (2008), Untraceable (2008), The House Bunny (2008), Parkland (2013), and Elvis & Nixon (2016). He had a supporting role as Alex Vreeke in the Jumanji film series (2017–2019). Hanks had a main role as Jack Bailey on the Fox series The Good Guys (2010) and a recurring role as Travis Marshall on the Showtime series Dexter (2011), the latter of which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Hanks' other main television roles include Greg Short on the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces (2015–2019), Barry Lapidus on the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer (2022), and Bob Broberg in Peacock's A Friend of the Family (2022). He voiced the titular character on the web series Talking Tom & Friends (2014–2021).
Colin Hanks Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Colin Hanks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Colin Hanks's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Colin Hanks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains 2014 San Francisco Giants: The Official World Series Film, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Colin Hanks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Colin Hanks's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Colin Hanks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lucky Strike | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nuremberg | Dr. Gustave Gilbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Nobody 2 | Sheriff Abel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | And Mrs. | Nathan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Orion and the Dark | Adult Orion (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | How It Ends | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle | Alex Vreeke (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Band Aid | Uber Douche | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Elvis & Nixon | Egil Krogh | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vacation | Jake | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | No Stranger Than Love | Clint Coburn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | 2014 San Francisco Giants: The Official World Series Film | Himself (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Parkland | Dr. Malcom Perry | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Super Buddies | Megasis / Captain Canine (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Guilt Trip | Rob | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lucky | Ben Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | High School | Brandon Ellis | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Barry Munday | Heavy Metal Greg | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | W. | Speechwriter #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The House Bunny | Oliver | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | My Mom's New Boyfriend | Agent Henry Durand | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Untraceable | Griffin Dowd | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Great Buck Howard | Troy Gable | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Careless | Wiley Roth | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Drunk Frat Dude | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Recreating the Eighth Wonder: The Making of 'King Kong' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Eighth Blunder of the World | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Alone With Her | Doug | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | King Kong | Preston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon | Conspiracy Neil Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Rx | Jonny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Standing Still | Quentin | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Present | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | 11:14 | Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Orange County | Shaun Brumder | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Get Over It | Felix Woods | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | North Hollywood | Colin Hanks | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Whatever It Takes | Cosmo | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | That Thing You Do! | Male Page | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Shattered | Jay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Forever Young | Jay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Clear Lake | Norman Petty | Flop | Similar → |
Colin Hanks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Colin Hanks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Colin Hanks is "2014 San Francisco Giants: The Official World Series Film" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Colin Hanks acted in?
Colin Hanks has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Colin Hanks?
Other notable films include "Forever Young", "Nuremberg", and "King Kong".



