Who played Forrest Gump in the renowned movie of the same name?

Tom Hanks

Who portrayed Maximus Decimus Meridius in "Gladiator"? Which actress is known for playing the "Black Mamba" in "Kill Bill"? In Catalonia, families include a unique log with a playful face named 'Tió de Nadal' at Christmas. What's special about the log? Which animal group includes spiders and scorpions? What term refers to a word or phrase that reads the same backward and forwards?