From Tom Hanks and Billy Bob Thornton to Alec Baldwin and Paul Giamatti, here are some of the many actors who've delivered impressive performances as Santa Claus in movies.

Hollywood Holiday: 20 Actors Who Have Played Santa Claus. From Tim Allen to Billy Bob Thornton to, more recently, J.K. Simmons and Brian Cox, ... Tom Hanks in ‘The Polar Express ...

Tom Hanks voices Santa Claus in ‘The Polar Express’ (2004) Image Credit: arner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection Tom Hanks played at least five characters in Robert Zemeckis’ The Polar ...

Tom Hanks' Divisive Christmas Film Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary . ... embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole ...

Although animated, Tom Hanks nailed his version of Santa in "The Polar Express" (2004). Tom Hanks and Josh Hutcherson in "The Polar Express" (2004). Warner Bros.

Tom Hanks weighs in on artificial intelligence in Hollywood. The "Forrest Gump" star worked on 2004's "The Polar Express," which utilized AI, and his upcoming movie also uses it.

Tom Hanks was the embodiment of Father Christmas (Picture: AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures) Tom Hanks was all over The Polar Express , but his turn as Santa Claus can sometimes be overlooked.

T he movie where Tom Hanks lends his voice to several characters is finding streaming success once again. Twenty years ago, the Here actor starred in The Polar Express.The film cemented itself as ...

Did you know Tom Hanks played not one or two but seven ... film included Hero Boy (the physical performance only), the Conductor, the Hobo, Hero Boy’s Father, Scrooge Puppet, Santa Claus, and ...