Final answer:
Tom Hanks is the actor who was ranked 17th by Empire Magazine in 1997. He is married to actress Rita Wilson, and they share two children in addition to his two from a previous marriage.
Step-by-step explanation:
The actor who was ranked 17th out of "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" by Empire Magazine in October 1997 is Tom Hanks. Tom Hanks is a celebrated actor known for his roles in various critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. His marriage to actress Rita Wilson is notable as they have appeared together in the film Volunteers and they have two children together. Additionally, Tom Hanks has two children from a previous marriage.