Tom Hanks is an actor and director who has starred in some of the most popular films of the last few decades. He is also well known for his philanthropic work. In 2010, Hanks decided to leave the United States and move to Greece. The reason for this was that he wanted to be closer to his wife's family. Greece is where Tom Hanks' wife, Rita Wilson, was born and raised. The couple have owned a home on the island of Antiparos since 1995.