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 ...

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 ...

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

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.