Tom Hanks has been one busy thespian...

Tom Hanks has been one busy thespian of late, but he’s also made a big showing in the haberdashery category. Between “Road to Perdition” and “Catch Me If You Can,” Hanks is making millinery a force to be reckoned with at the box office. Here’s how the hats rack up.

“Road to Perdition”

Headliner:

Mobster Michael Sullivan (Hanks) being chased by Jude Law.

Headgear:

1930s Stetson.

First Appearance:

In car going to Irish wake.

Dead Giveaway:

Mobsters love ‘em.

Under His Hat:

A mustache.

Nattiest When:

Dripping with rainwater.

Hat Trick:

Can tilt brim, causing waterfall of rain to pour out.

Check It, Please:

Wears hat when

whacking enemies.

Etiquette Points:

Removes hat upon meeting mob enforcer Frank Nitti (Stanley Tucci).

Wear and Tear:

Shoots up a street full of bad guys.

Head to Head:

Let’s face it, villain Paul Newman wears a fedora better.

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“Catch Me If You Can”

Headliner:

FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Hanks) chasing Leonardo DiCaprio.

Headgear:

1960s snap-brim.

First Appearance:

A cartoon during opening credits.

Dead Giveaway:

G-men love ‘em.

Under His Hat:

Flip-up shades.

Nattiest When:

Dripping sarcasm.

Hat Trick:

Can tell dirty joke while turning into the driveway of the Tropicana Motel.

Check It, Please:

Wears hat when working Christmas Eve.

Etiquette Points:

Removes hat upon entering counterfeit factory run by DiCaprio.

Wear and Tear:

Crashes an engagement party at house of DiCaprio’s prospective in-laws.

Head to head:

Christopher Walken looks worse in any fedora.