Tom Hanks to give commencement speech at Harvard University

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Harvard's 372nd commencement ceremony will take place May 25. Hanks, 66, is an Oscar-winning actor known for such films as Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan and Castaway. Harvard referenced Hanks' works in a teaser for commencement released Tuesday.

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Tom Hanks named Harvard's 2023 commencement speaker

Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks has been named the principal speaker at Harvard’s commencement on May 25. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow on Tuesday called Hanks “a true master

2 months ago·United States

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CBS News

Tom Hanks to deliver commencement speech to 2023 Harvard graduates

Hanks, 66, will be the principal speaker at Harvard's 372nd Commencement, which will be held in Tercentenary Theater on May 25.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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UPI

Tom Hanks to give commencement speech at Harvard University

"Elvis" actor Tom Hanks was named commencement speaker for the Class of 2023 at Harvard University.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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MY Northwest

Tom Hanks named Harvard's 2023 commencement speaker

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard’s commencement on May 25, the Ivy League university announced Tuesday. Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia” in 1993 and “Forrest Gump” the following year. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow called Hanks “a true master of his craft.” “In addition to his brill…

2 months ago·Tacoma, United States

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Portland Press Herald

Tom Hanks named Harvard’s 2023 commencement speaker

Recent speakers include the late Rep. John Lewis and filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

2 months ago·Portland, United States

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WHDH

Tom Hanks named Harvard’s 2023 commencement speaker

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Two-time Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks was named the principal speaker at Harvard’s commencement on May 25, the Ivy League...

2 months ago·Boston, United States

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