After collaborating on the Oscar-winning war epic Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks teamed up on another World War II saga — this one a true story — in the 2001 landmark miniseries Band of Brothers, which turns 25 years old on September 9.
The HBO production — based on the 1992 Steven E. Ambrose book of the same name — depicted the real-life heroism of an elite company of paratroopers during World War II, from their training stateside to their capture of a Nazi stronghold in Germany.
And HBO’s $120-million bet on the series paid off: Band of Brothers received rave reviews, 20 Emmy Award nominations, and seven wins, including Outstanding Miniseries. The series also inspired several follow-ups from executive producers Spielberg and Hanks, including the 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific and 2024’s Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air.
Now, over two decades later, HBO — along with the National WWII Museum — is commemorating the 25th anniversary of Band of Brothers by co-hosting an exclusive two-day symposium. Cast members and the creative team will reunite to celebrate the iconic miniseries’ milestone anniversary and reflect on its lasting legacy. Click here for details.
In honor of the show’s anniversary, scroll down to see some of the big names who appeared in parts big and small on Band of Brothers.