Saving Private Ryan: Where the iconic cast are 20 years on from premiere
Saving Private Ryan was released in 1998 and launched the careers of stars like Matt Damon and Vin Diesel.
The movie is set during World War II's Normandy invasion and follows Captain John Miller, played by Tom Hanks, on his mission to find Private James Ryan, portrayed by Damon, after his three brothers were killed in the war. Saving Private Ryan was one of the biggest hits of 1998 and is considered one of the greatest films ever made. It received praise for its realistic depiction of combat, with some World War II veterans saying it was the most accurate portrayal of their experiences.
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The film raked in $481.8 million, making it the second highest-grossing film of 1998. It also won numerous awards, including Golden Globe, Academy, BAFTA, and Saturn awards. Let's see what some of the cast members are up to now.
Tom Hanks
Tom played an English teacher turned leader in the movieIn the film, Tom played an English teacher turned leader, a role that earned him a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination in 1999 for Best Actor. Since then, he has received two more Oscar nominations for his roles in 2000's Cast Away and 2019's A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood.
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Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel named his daughter after his Fast and Furious co-star Paul WalkerSpielberg saw some of Vin Diesel's less recognised work and decided to cast him as Private Caparzo in Saving Private Ryan, the Army Ranger who attempts to rescue a young French girl. Since appearing in the movie, he has taken on famous roles, including playing Dominic Toretto in The Fast and the Furious franchise.
Since 2007, Vin has been in a relationship with Mexican model Paloma Jimenez. The couple share three children - two daughters born in April 2008 and March 2015, and a son born 2010.
Tom Sizemore
Tom sadly died when he was 61Tom Sizemore, the actor known for his role in Saving Private Ryan, sadly passed away at 61 after suffering a brain aneurysm. The Hollywood star was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles last month following the serious medical emergency.
Sizemore leaves behind twin sons, Jagger and Jayden, from his relationship with ex Janelle McIntire. He had a successful career in film, starring in well-known movies like Natural Born Killers, Black Hawk Down, Born On The Fourth Of July, and Heat.
Edward Burns
He currently writes and directs his own projectsEdward Burns, another star of Saving Private Ryan, went on to feature in films such as The Holiday (2006), 27 Dresses (2008), Man on a Ledge (2012) and Alex Cross (2012). He's also made appearances in TV shows like Will & Grace, Entourage, Mob City, Public Morals and Bridge and Tunnel.
Currently, Edward writes, directs and stars in his own projects, including 2018's Summer Days, Summer Nights and 2019's Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies. He is married to supermodel Christy Turlington, and they have two children, Finn and Grace.
Matt Damon
Matt was already famous from starring in Good Will HuntingMatt already had two Oscar nominations from 1997's Good Will Hunting before taking on the pivotal role as the titular character in the movie. He went on to receive two additional Oscar nominations for 2009's Invictus and 2015's The Martian.
Matt has earned seven Emmy nominations for various projects, including his Project Greenlight filmmaking reality series. He tied the knot in 2005 to Luciana Barroso who he shares four daughters with, including Barroso's daughter, Alexia, from a previous relationship.
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