Full Name: Thomas Cruise Mapother IV
Date of Birth: July 3, 1962
Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Occupation: Actor, Film Producer
Nationality: American
Height
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters)
Tom Cruise was born in Syracuse, New York, to Mary Lee, a special education teacher and Thomas Tom Cruise Mapother III an electrical engineer. He was raised in a devout Catholic family, but his childhood was marked by financial struggles and an abusive father. Cruise moved frequently due to his father’s job, attending various schools in Canada and the U.S.
Cruise initially
attended a Franciscan seminary in Cincinnati with the intention of becoming a
priest. However, he left after a year to pursue a career in acting.
Career
Tom Cruise’s career took off in the early 1980s. His break through role came in 1983’s Risky Business, which became iconic. He solidified his stardom with Top Gun (1986), playing the role of fighter pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Cruise starred in a string of hit films, including Rain Man (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), A Few Good Men (1992), and Jerry Maguire (1996).
Cruise is best known for his portrayal of Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film series, which started in 1996 and continues to be a box-office success with multiple installments. His action-packed performances and stunts in these films have cemented him as one of the top action stars in Hollywood.
Over his career, Cruise has worked with some of the biggest directors, including Steven
Spielberg, Stanley Kubrick, and Martin Scorsese. His range as an actor has been
demonstrated in both action blockbusters and dramatic films.
Family
Parents: Mary Lee Pfeiffer (mother), Thomas Mapother III (father)
Siblings: Lee Anne, Marian, and Cass Mapother
Spouses:
Mimi Rogers (m. 1987–1990)
Nicole Kidman (m. 1990–2001) - They adopted two children, Isabella and Connor.
Katie Holmes (m. 2006–2012) - They have one daughter, Suri Cruise.
Children: Three children—Isabella and Connor (adopted with Nicole Kidman), Suri (with Katie Holmes).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Tom Cruise's net worth is estimated to be around $600 million. This wealth comes
from his long-standing success in Hollywood as both an actor and producer,
particularly through the Mission: Impossible franchise and other high-grossing
films.
Achievements and Legacy
Tom Cruise has received numerous accolades, including three Academy Award nominations andthree Golden Globe Awards. He is renowned for doing his own stunts and is considered one of the highest-grossing actors in the world.
