18. Forrest Gump
This iconic movie secured Tom his second Academy Award. It also made him the first actor since Spencer Tracy in the 1930s to win back-to-back Best Actor Oscars.
Forrest Gump is the story of an Alabama native who goes through one memorable experience after another against a backdrop of American history from the 1950s to the present.
As the lead character, Tom endeared himself to millions with his sensitive portrayal – it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role.