Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, better known as Tom Cruise, is an American actor and producer who has achieved worldwide fame and success. Born in Syracuse, New York on July 3, 1962, Cruise has become one of the highest-paid actors in the world, having received several awards including an honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globes. Cruise's career began in 1981 when he starred in the film Risky Business. This role catapulted him to stardom and he went on to star in a number of successful films such as Top Gun, Rain Man, and Born on the Fourth of July.
His performance in the latter earned him a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Dramatic Actor, the Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, the People's Choice Award for Favorite Film Actor, a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Leading Actor and his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Cruise is also well-known for his role as action hero Jack Reacher in the franchise of the same name. He won't be reprising this role when the franchise restarts on television, however, as he is too short. Cruise is also the inspiration for the beloved character Aladdin from Disney's movie of the same name.
Animators used features of Cruise's face and hair to create the character. In addition to his acting career, Cruise has also been involved in a number of other projects. He famously saved Ray-Ban from financial ruin with his appearances in Risky Business, Top Gun, and Rain Man. He also attended the 72nd annual Academy Awards with his then-wife Nicole Kidman in 2000.
Cruise has been subject to a number of rumors over the years. He was recently forced to deny rumors that he was wearing a “fake ass” during his film Valkyrie. He has also been linked to actress Scarlett Johansson after a former Scientologist claimed that she had “auditioned” to date him after his split from Nicole Kidman. Tom Cruise's life began humbly in Syracuse, New York where he was born into a family of three children.
His mother had decided she couldn't afford to care for a third child so she put him up for adoption. When he rejoined the family, young Tom was the starting Man of the House but they all had to work since Tom put his profits from delivering newspapers to the general coffers. Tom Cruise has sent a message of support to fellow actor George Clooney after the latter was injured in a terrible motorcycle accident earlier this week. He also won his People's Choice Award as favorite dramatic film actor at the People's Choice Awards. Cruise has reportedly not seen his daughter with ex-wife Katie Holmes for years. Tom Cruise has come a long way since his humble beginnings in Syracuse, New York.
His success as an actor has earned him worldwide fame and recognition and he continues to be involved in various projects today.
