Oscar nod after 19 years, Hanks says it's 'same wonderful moment'

Tom Hanks, who won two consecutive Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, says the love for Oscars never gets old as he is back in with a chance for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood after 19 years.

Los Angeles: Tom Hanks on January 13 received his first Academy Award nomination in 19 years for his portrayal of children's television pioneer Fred Rogers in the drama A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The actor said getting nominated for Oscars is "the same wonderful moment".

The actor has won twice, but has not been nominated since 2001. He previously was nominated for performances in Cast Away (2001), Saving Private Ryan (1999) and Big (1989). Hanks won back-to-back Oscars for his work in Philadelphia (1994) and Forrest Gump (1995).

As for the Oscar thrill six nominations later?

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"It's actually the same wonderful moment," Hanks said at the red carpet of the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

"You know, you always -- you want to go to the pancake breakfast, you know? You want to be invited. You want to make the playoffs. And when the numbers come in and your peers are actually the one who give you that nod, I bow down and in humble submission to Divine Providence," said Tom.

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards is set for Sunday, February 9 at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The award gala will be aired live on Star Movies on February 10 morning in India.

With inputs from APTN