Jim Hanks on 30+ Years Voicing Woody, Early Days and Toy Story 5 | LIF #68

Reach for the skyyyyyy.Howdy partners. That's right, your favourite deputy Jim Hanks is on the show this week, the famous voice double for 'Woody' in various 'Toy Story' media and merchandise, including all your Woody dolls! Beginning in 1994, a year before Toy Story released, Jim began filling in for Tom Hanks (his brother, Woody in the movies) when he was unavailable for short films, toys etc, and has doubled for the role ever since, going on to play Woody in 2020's 'Lamp Life' short with Annie Potts as 'Bo Peep'.Joining us today Jim breaks down his love for old movies like 'Star Wars', and how he found himself in the entertainment world in the 80s and 90s, having made his own film projects much earlier, before even Tom became famous. Later we talk about the ins and outs of voicing Woody, and the many other projects that led Jim to the position he's in today, as well as great needed advice for aspiring actors and filmmakers.🎬 Watch full episodes of Love it Film every week on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.Credits:Host: Jamie Lovett.Directors: Carl and Chris Lovett.Producers: Chris Lovett, Jamie Lovett and Carl Lovett.Camera Operator: Carl Lovett.Show Editor: Carl Lovett.Shorts/Reels Editor(s): Chris Lovett, Jamie Lovett, and Carl Lovett.Talent Producer, PR Rep: Chloe Cooke Griffin. Page Admins: Chris and Jamie Lovett.Page Moderator: Chloe Cooke Griffin.All content in this video, with the exception of background interview art from 'Toy Story' (Disney Pixar), is the intellectual property of Love it Film and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content without express written permission is strictly prohibited.© 2026 Love it Film. All rights reserved.