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Tom Cruise

Actor Date of birth 3rd July 1967
Place of birth Syracuse, New York, USA
Year of debut 1981
First feature film Endless Love

Awards

  • Academy Awards nominated3
  • BAFTA Awards nominated1
  • Golden Globe Awards won3
  • Golden Globe Awards nominated7
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Biography

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV spent a lot of his childhood moving around with his family. He attended eight elementary schools and three high schools. He originally wanted to become a priest. However, he turned his attention to acting in high school. He moved to New York. He became an iconic eighties actor with movies including Top Gun and Cocktail. He has continued to be a box office draw as an actor and producer of movies including the Mission Impossible franchise and War Of The Worlds.

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  • At the age of seven, Tom Cruise was diagnosed with dyslexia. He tried to hide his condition from fellow students, teachers and casting directors. He credits Scientology's study methods with helping him overcome dyslexia.
  • While attending the London premiere of War Of The Worlds, he was squirted in the face with a water pistol during an interview. He reacted unfavourably and the video became a hit on the Internet. He also has a reputation for being generous with his time when meeting fans at premieres. For instance, he spent two hours on the red carpet signing autographs at the London premiere of The Last Samurai.
  • Between the ages of six and seven, his sister's friends used to kiss him for practice. He admitted the first time it happened he felt suffocated.
  • He did all his own stunts in Mission Impossible 2. His only injury during filming was a dislocated finger.
  • In The Firm, his character is given a car. After the shoot, he got to keep the car as a present.

Awards

  • Academy Awards nominated3

    • 1999 Actor in a Supporting Role - Magnolia
    • 1996 Actor in a Leading Role - Jerry Maguire
    • 1989 Actor in a Leading Role - Born On The Fourth Of July

  • BAFTA Awards nominated1

    • 1990 Actor in a Leading Role - Born On The Fourth Of July

  • Golden Globe Awards won3

    • 2000 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Magnolia
    • 1997 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - Jerry Maguire
    • 1990 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Born On The Fourth Of July

  • Golden Globe Awards nominated7

    • 2009 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Tropic Thunder
    • 2004 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - The Last Samurai
    • 2000 Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Magnolia
    • 1997 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - Jerry Maguire
    • 1993 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - A Few Good Men
    • 1990 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Born On The Fourth Of July
    • 1984 Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical - Risky Business

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