The 62-year-old fan-favorite Oscar-winning actor lives up to his reputation as a darn nice guy: On Friday, days before Christmas, Hanks surprised customers at an In-N-Out Burger in Fontana, California and then bought lunch for several customers waiting in the drive-thru, as seen in a Facebook video posted by fan Renee Chavez. The actor dined inside the restaurant with his wife, actress Rita Wilson.

Another fan, Meghan, posted on Instagram a couple of photos showing Hanks and Wilson eating burgers at the branch, and the actor chatting with an employee at the counter and taking a selfie with a customer.

“Tom sighed In-N-Out hats and took pictures with everyone,” she told E! News.

“He was genuinely nice, laughing, talking with everyone and taking selfies!” she added. “He wished us a Merry Christmas on his way out.”

 

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Hanks and Wilson’s surprise appearance was particularly exciting for residents as Fontana, 50 miles east of Los Angeles and on the way to popular vacation spots such as Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park, is not frequented regularly by celebrities.

Look who visited Fontana In N Out! Woody himself, Tom Hanks, and he bought lunch for everyone! Nice! pic.twitter.com/LcNGr9S7X0

— Oak Park Elementary (@FUSD_OakPark) December 22, 2018

“Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson made a surprise stop in Fontana on Friday,” read a message posted on the city’s Facebook page. “Welcome to Fontana @tomhanks! Please visit us again.”

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The Shakespeare Center of LA has been hosting a production of “Henry VIII” that is orchestrated entirely for the benefit of 40 vets who have found therapy, solace, and a meaningful job in the theatrical field.

The breathtaking newly-built stage located in the lush Japanese Gardens on the West Los Angeles Veterans Association campus, was built entirely by homeless or troubled vets who are in transition. Some of the former service members are in the play itself, performing alongside Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks, while others have found catharsis while working in sound, makeup, lighting, stage construction, or production.

“I was like in a little cocoon, I was closed off from the world,” recalled one of the vets, describing his mental health struggle before the production. “This experience has helped me to interact with people in a positive way, it’s been very therapeutic.”

“I [heard about] this opportunity and I thought ‘wow this is great,’ so I jumped on the chance to do it,” said a formerly homeless participant while sewing costumes. “I am here for mental health reasons so it calms me.”

When asked why Hanks was such an avid supporter of the program, he said: “Guys and women who have served our country and are transitioning into the next phase of their lives; wouldn’t it be great if some of them went into the very line of work that I’m in?”

The performance, which was orchestrated in collaboration with the Veterans Association, will be showing among the trees and under the stars until July 1st. If you would like to buy tickets, you can visit the Shakespeare Center’s website.

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Hanks is attached to star as Fred Rogers from the pioneering children’s television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in the film You Are My Friend, Sony TriStar Pictures announced Monday.

You Are My Friend, with its title taken from one of Rogers’ signature songs, is inspired by a real-life friendship between Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Junod is depicted as a cynical scribe who begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write a profile article on the iconic Mr. Rogers. He finds his life-perspective transformed in the process.

Marielle Heller (Diary of a Teenage Girl) will direct from a screenplay by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster (Transparent, Beautiful Ruins).

“This is the perfect alchemy of talent coming together at the perfect time to remind us all of the transformative power of kindness and respect to heal and to unite,” said Hannah Minghella, President of TriStar Pictures in Monday’s announcement.

Director Heller said in the release, “The script knocked me out with its message of kindness and its exploration of the human spirit. As a mother, I am so inspired by the teachings of Fred Rogers and as a human I am in awe of his life’s work.”

Film production is set for the fall, with no date released for when the film will hit screens.

Rogers charmed viewers as he slipped into his trademark cardigan and sneakers as host and producer of Mister Rogers from 1968 to 2001. He died in 2003.

Hanks is currently appearing as legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee in Steven Spielberg’s The Post, a role for which he missed out on an Oscar nomination.

This article originally appeared in USA Today.

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The Forrest Gump star was in Houston for the Texas Book Festival talking about his new book “Uncommon Type: Some Stories” when he popped the question to Nikki Young on behalf of Ryan McFarling.

Hanks had reportedly been taking questions from the crowd when he said he wanted to take a break from the inquiries and ask the audience a question of his own.

And a surprise wedding proposal with the help of @tomhanks during his Q&A! Congratulations to the happy couple! #txbookfest pic.twitter.com/GceDZsAN30

— Texas Book Festival (@texasbookfest) November 4, 2017

The Oscar award-winning actor took out a piece of paper and said that he had a question for Youn from McFarling: “Nikki, will you marry me”.

As the crowd erupted in applause, McFarling brought Young on stage, got down on one knee, and presented the ring.

And of course, Young said yes.

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The “Forrest Gump” actor portrays the lead role of Captain Sully in the Clint Eastwood-directed flick, which portrays the story of the Miracle on Hudson.

In 2009, Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger emergency landed his 155 passenger airplane successfully on the Hudson River after colliding with a flock of geese. Everyone on the airplane, passengers and crew, survived the heroic landing and Sully was recognized as an instant national hero.

In the film’s trailer, it shows the journey Sully went through during the investigation of the emergency landing and how it wasn’t all filled with glory.

It explores if Sully landed the plane on or in the Hudson River and if he risked the lives of his passengers or made a great, life-saving decision.

Hanks’ co-star Aaron Eckhart portrays an investigating official in the flick and said the Oscar-winner actor “embodied” the pilot.

Hanks had an opportunity to work with Sullenberger, who visited the set, according to People magazine. The set was complete with a full aircraft submerged in a pool of water to recreate the terrifying moments that occurred in New York City seven years ago.

“I’ve been making movies for a long time, but whenever you see a complete plane in a pool right there — it blew us away, everybody was very impressed with that,” Eckhart told the mag.

“Sully” hits theaters on September 9, 2016.

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