Tom Cruise

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV is an American actor and film producer. He made his film debut with a minor role in the 1981 romantic drama Endless Love and has since starred in major franchises including Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and the film Jerry Maguire. As of 2026, his films have grossed more than $13.3 billion worldwide. He is recognized for receiving three Golden Globes, nominations for four competitive Academy Awards, an Honorary Palme d'Or, and an Academy Honorary Award.

Early life

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was born on July 3, 1962. In 1976, he was a fourteen-year-old Franciscan seminary student, with his initial ambition as a youth being to join the priesthood.

Career

Cruise began his acting career with a minor role in Endless Love (1981). He later achieved significant commercial success starring in the Mission: Impossible and Top Gun franchises, as well as the film Jerry Maguire. In 2006, he was ranked as one of the world’s most powerful celebrities.