Tom Hanks played widowed father Sam Baldwin in the 1993 romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle.
Sam Baldwin is a father grieving the death of his wife and raising his young son Jonah. Jonah calls a national radio program on Christmas Eve, hoping to find a new partner for his father. The broadcast brings Sam to the attention of Annie Reed, played by Meg Ryan.
Nora Ephron wrote and directed the film. It became known for pairing Hanks and Ryan even though the two characters spend most of the story apart and have limited direct interaction before the ending.
Tom Hanks's role is that of the father, while Ross Malinger plays Jonah. Distinguishing the actor from the character is important: Sam Baldwin is the fictional parent, and Hanks is the performer.