Corner Chooses His Career
One of Michael Conner Humphreys’ few films was the iconic Forrest Gump. Despite his young age, Humphreys decided to join the army and leave acting behind. His extraordinary performance in the film earned him a nomination for a Young Artist Award. In 1993, he attended an open casting call in Memphis, Tennessee, where the producers were uncertain about their exact requirements. However, they were captivated by Humphreys’ striking light eyes and charming demeanor, reminiscent of a young Tom Hanks. Without a doubt, they had discovered these very qualities in Humphreys himself.
Corner Chooses His Career
American Music
All the songs featured in the film were by American artists, deliberately selected to align with Forrest’s unwavering preferences. The film’s soundtrack achieved remarkable success, making a noteworthy leap from #34 to #7 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on July 30, 1994. Undoubtedly, this accomplishment contributed to Forrest’s stature as a quintessential American hero. The songs continued to ascend on the charts, progressing from #7 to #3 on August 6, 1994, securing this position for one week. Subsequently, they achieved their peak at #2 on August 13, 1994, maintaining this distinction for seven consecutive weeks until September 17, 1994.
American Music
