James J. Hanks

James Jeffrey Hanks (born June 8, 1992) is an American actor, voice actor, director, producer, cinematographer and camera operator. He has played numerous minor roles in film and guest appearances on television, and often substitutes doing voice work for his cousins Colin Hanks, Chet Hanks and Truman Hanks. He has produced, directed, and filmed several short films.

Early life
Hanks was born in Los Angeles, California to Jim Hanks and Karen Praxel. His father is of English, German and Portuguese descent and His mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish (from Hungary, Russia), Chinese-Filipino, English, French-Canadian, Irish, Japanese, Scottish and Swedish descent.