10 Huge Actors You Didn't Realise Were In Band Of Brothers

A serious kudos is in order if you saw this one. It was inevitable that Tom Hanks would turn up - he did create the show, and direct and write some episodes - but it's safe to say that no one thought he'd make such a subtle on-screen appearance.

In the episode "Crossroads", which he also directed, Hanks can be seen as a random extra whilst the British "Red Devils" toast Easy Company. He portrays a British soldier, seen only briefly before he disappears behind the crowd. It's a quiet and clever cameo, and one worth looking out for the next time you watch the show.

Hanks' career both before and after Band of Brothers needs no real rundown. He's starred in everything from romantic comedies, war epics, fantasy flicks, family animations, acclaimed biopics and action-thrillers.

He wanted to tell the story of Easy Company - he also wanted to be on-screen when he did so. What an appearance - and what a story - it is.