Chet Hanks Draws Attention Following Public Confrontation with Eric André at ComplexCon

Actor Chet Hanks became the center of attention following a public confrontation with comedian Eric André at ComplexCon. A video of their face-to-face conversation quickly went viral, generating significant social media buzz around the pair.

Who is Chet Hanks?

Born Chester Marlon Hanks on August 4, 1990, Chet Hanks is the eldest son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, and the younger half-brother of Colin Hanks. During his high school years, his parents sent him to a wilderness therapy program, and upon his return, he attended the Oakley School. He later studied theater at Northwestern University, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Following an early interest in the performing arts, he made his acting debut at age 17 in the 2007 film Bratz as the character 'Dexter'. After achieving sobriety in the late 2010s, his career expanded into television, notably playing 'Charlie' in the American version of Shameless.