Chet Hanks

Also Known As: Chester Marlon Hanks • Born: 08/04/1990

Chester Marlon Hanks, known as Chet Hanks, is an American actor and musician, born on August 4, 1990. As the son of acclaimed actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Chet was born into Hollywood royalty. Despite his privileged upbringing, his path in the entertainment industry has been uniquely his own. Chet’s early life was marked by a struggle with substance abuse, leading his parents to send him to a wilderness therapy program for troubled teens. He later attended the Oakley School in Utah, where he played lacrosse before studying theater at Northwestern University, joining the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Chet’s acting career began with his role as Dexter in the 2007 film “Bratz.” He subsequently landed small roles in various films throughout the early 2010s.

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Musical Pursuits

Chet Hanks, under the alias Chet Haze, gained initial fame in music with his college-themed remix “White and Purple,” inspired by Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow.”

Wilderness Therapy

During his teenage years, Chet attended a wilderness therapy program and later a therapeutic boarding school.

Political Stance

Chet has been vocal about political issues, ardently supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. He also publicly opposed pro-Trump conspiracy theories that targeted his family.

• Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)

• Nationality: American

• Show(s): Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets

• Network(s): MTV

• Guest Appearances: Curb Your Enthusiasm, Atlanta

• Zodiac Sign: Leo

• Children: Michaiah Hanks

• Father: Tom Hanks

• Mother: Rita Wilson

• Siblings: Colin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Truman Hanks

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