Tom Hanks' onscreen presence often comes with a price - his characters' health. From AIDS in Philadelphia to a urinary tract infection in The Green Mile, his maladies are numerous. Directors seem to enjoy putting him through the wringer. Is this a case of typecasting or something more? Tom Hanks' characters' medical issues are shockingly severe, given the amount of time he spends playing sick on set. Fortunately, he has a loving family and a strong Hollywood support system to fall back on. Vote for the afflictions he handled with the most aplomb and add any others you remember in the comments.
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