What character does Tom Hanks voice in "Toy Story"?

In Toy Story, Tom Hanks voices Woody. Woody is a pull-string cowboy doll who serves as Andy’s favorite toy and the leader of the toys before Buzz Lightyear arrives.

Woody was one of the principal roles in Pixar’s 1995 Toy Story, the first feature-length computer-animated film. His friendship and rivalry with Buzz drive much of the story: Woody initially feels threatened by Buzz, who believes he is a real space ranger, but the two eventually become close friends.

Hanks continued voicing Woody in Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4, and related films and specials. His performance helped give the character a mix of authority, insecurity, loyalty, and warmth. The character’s full name is Woody Pride, though the films usually call him simply Woody.

A frequent mix-up concerns Woody’s voice outside the films. Tom Hanks voices Woody in the main movies, while his brother Jim Hanks has provided the voice for Woody in some video games, toys, attractions, and merchandise.