Tom Cruise

Date of Birth: July 3, 1962

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Tom Cruise, born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, is an American actor and producer who has become one of the most popular and highest-paid actors in Hollywood. He was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, USA. Cruise began acting in the early 1980s and gained recognition with his breakout role in the 1983 film “Risky Business.” He solidified his status as a leading man with his role as Maverick in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun.” Throughout his career, Cruise has starred in numerous successful films, including “Rain Man” (1988), “A Few Good Men” (1992), “Jerry Maguire” (1996), and the “Mission: Impossible” series. He is known for performing many of his own stunts and has received critical acclaim for his versatility and dedication to his craft. Cruise has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. Aside from his acting career, he is also known for his involvement in the Church of Scientology, which has been a significant aspect of his public life.

5 Interesting Facts about Tom Cruise

1. Cruise was diagnosed with dyslexia at age seven and has credited Scientology with helping him overcome it.

2. He performed the majority of his own stunts in the “Mission: Impossible” series, including a high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) jump for “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018).

3. Cruise has been married three times: to Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes.

4. He was originally cast as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but turned down the role, which eventually went to Robert Downey Jr.

5. Cruise is a licensed pilot and has flown his own aircraft in several of his films.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tom Cruise

1. “I feel the need—the need for speed!” – “Top Gun”

2. “Show me the money!” – “Jerry Maguire”

3. “I love what I do. I take great pride in what I do. And I can’t do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths. If I’m going to do something, I go all the way.”

4. “Nothing ends nicely, that’s why it ends.”

5. “I’m passionate about learning. I’m passionate about life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Tom Cruise is estimated to be around $600 million.

Children

Tom Cruise has three children: 1. Isabella Jane Cruise (adopted with Nicole Kidman) 2. Connor Antony Cruise (adopted with Nicole Kidman) 3. Suri Cruise (with Katie Holmes)