The Polar Express: All 7 of Tom Hanks's Characters
Tom Hanks Played 7 People in "The Polar Express," Including Santa Claus
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"Spy Kids" actor Sabara does voice the Hero Boy, but those raised eyebrows and inquisitive looks are all courtesy of Hanks, whose face was used to motion-capture the character's movements during animation, according to The Byrde Theatre. Considering that the Conductor also bears a striking resemblance to Hanks, it's almost like he's the Hero Boy all grown up.