Tom Cruise

BIOGRAPHY

Thomas Cruise, or as he is known all over the world as, Tom Cruise, is one of the most popular film stars in the world. A prolific actor and producer, Cruise has been a recurrent recipient of the prestigious Golden Globe Awards for his stellar roles in films like Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Jerry Maguire (1996), and Magnolia (1999). He is a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and boasts of having a fan following of millions across the globe. The swashbuckling actor started his acting career at the age of about 19, in a small role in Endless Love (1981), before his big break as Joel Goodson in the 1983 film, Risky Business. Apart from his acting career, Cruise has been actively involved in various philanthropic works and he is noted for promoting Scientology as a religion in Europe.
Did you Know?
- He is one of the few actors whos starred in five consecutive films that grossed more than $100 million in the U.S alone. These films were A Few Good Men, The Firm, Interview with the Vampire, Mission: Impossible, and Jerry Maguire.

- Tom Cruise has reportedly had an abusive childhood where his father would physically abuse him. His parents divorced when he was twelve years old. Cruise took up odd jobs to help his mother financially.

- Tom Cruise is a registered pilot and got his license in 1994.

- Cruise missed his own high school graduation as he was busy acting in a production of Godspell.

- In the year 1998, with the aid of his personal bodyguards, the actor helped a woman who was being mugged in London.

- After the study courses by the Church of Scientology helped him overcome dyslexia, he joined the Church.

- Around the age of 14, Cruise wanted to be a priest and even attended a seminary.

- For Disneys 1992 feature film, Aladdin, the company modelled the eponymous characters face after Cruise who was ruling the industry with his many hits.

- Tom Cruise is the only Hollywood actor to have a day declared after him in Japan, a gesture by the Japanese people and government as the actor has visited the country more than any of his fellow stars.