Tom Hanks Proved Father Wrong  5/20/06

Double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks was determined to prove his restaurant manager father he was no idiot, by becoming a successful actor.

The Da Vince Code star claims his late father had low expectations of him and was confused when Hanks turned down the opportunity to work for the family business.

He says, "My dad was in the restaurant business and he could not fathom why I didn't want to become the assistant manager of the Jack In The Box down the street.

"He said, 'Any knothead could be assistant manager in six months.' I said, 'Thanks for the praise.'"