Is Tom Hanks in 1883?

Last Modified Feb 7, 2023 06:12 GMT
Source: 1883-1923 Fan Page - Facebook

Yes. Tom Hanks made a cameo appearance in 1883 as General George Meade. The legendary Hollywood actor Tom Hanks appears in the second episode of 1883 called "Behind Us, A Cliff." Hanks appeared as a three-star Union general in a James Dutton flashback scene during the American Civil War. The scene is set the day after the Battle of Antietam. 1883 is the spinoff prequel series to Yellowstone.

Who is General George Meade?

Source: 1883-1923 Fan Page - Facebook

General George Meade was a true Union general who is especially known for beating Confederate General Robert E. Lee during the Battle of Gettysburg. He was a member of the American army from 1835 to 1836 and from 1842 to 1872. Meade participated in the Second Seminole War, the American-Mexican War, and the War of Secession. He was not only a general in the military, but also a civil engineer.

During the American Civil War, Meade climbed onto a horse named Old Baldy. In 1861, Meade bought Baldy into the government, appointing him Baldy for his white figure. Meade mounted Old Baldy, his favorite mount, in various major battles, including the Battle of Gettysburg.

What is 1883 about?

1883 focuses on the great-grandparents of the Duttons, James and Margaret Duttons, who leave Texas for Montana to seek a better life. It is a striking account of the expansion of the West as the family tries to escape the poverty it has already experienced.

The series serves as a prequel to Yellowstone, which premiered December 19, 2021, on Paramount+. The show features the thriving but dysfunctional family, including the tough patriarch of Kevin Costner, John Dutton, at the heart of the show that is currently underway.

Who are in the cast of 1883?

Source: Paramount+’s Facebook

Along with McGraw and Hill, the series is piled up with a star-studded cast. Sam Elliot plays cowboy Shea Brennan, and four-time Emmy award winner Eric Nelsen plays cowboy Ennis.

Other cast members include Isabel May, LaMonica Garrett, Audie Rick, Amanda Jaros, Noah Le Gros, Alex Fine, Gratiela Brancusi, Nichole Galicia, Stephanie Nur, Emma Malouff and Dawn Olivieri, Marc Rissmann, Anna Fiamora, James Landry Hébert and Martin Sensmeier.

The cast got closer over the course of the production, and even learned a few things over time. For example, Garrett disclosed that his castrated McGraw was still singing on stage, and he created songs based on his environment.

What are other cameos of Tom Hanks?

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Tom Hanks is known for his cameo appearances in various films and TV shows. Some of his notable cameos include:

  • "He Knows You're Alone" (1980) as Elliot

  • "Band of Brothers" (2001) as British Officer

  • "Elvis Has Left the Building" (2004) as Mailbox Elvis

  • "Car" (2006) as Woody Car(Cameo: Voice role)

  • "30 Rock" (2011) as Himself

  • "Ithaca" (2015) as Mr. Macauley

  • "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" (2020) as Himself

FAQs

A. Yes. Tom Hanks made a cameo appearance in 1883 as General George Meade.
A. Tom Hanks' full name is Thomas Jeffrey Hanks.
A. As of 2023, Tom Hanks is 67 years old and he was born on July 9, 1956.

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