Tom Cruise - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 03, 1962 |
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| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Syracuse, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Leading roles in 'Top Gun', 'Mission: Impossible' series, 'Jerry Maguire', and 'Rain Man' |
Intro
Tom Cruise is an acclaimed American actor and producer widely recognized for his roles in blockbuster films such as 'Top Gun', 'Mission: Impossible', and 'Jerry Maguire'. He became a leading star in the 1980s and 1990s and is among the highest-paid and most recognizable actors worldwide. Noted for his intense acting style, Cruise is also well-known for performing many of his own stunts and his association with the Church of Scientology.
Early Life & Background
Tom Cruise was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York. He had a difficult childhood marked by his parents' divorce and frequent moves. Cruise attended several schools, including a Franciscan seminary in Cincinnati on a church scholarship. He began acting in high school and moved to New York City at 18 to pursue an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role in 'Risky Business' (1983)
- Starred in 'Top Gun' (1986), solidifying his status as a Hollywood leading man
- Three-time Academy Award nominee ('Born on the Fourth of July', 'Jerry Maguire', 'Magnolia')
- Leads and produces the long-running 'Mission: Impossible' film franchise (since 1996)
- Noted for performing many of his own stunts, particularly in action films
Trivia
- Member of the Church of Scientology since the late 1980s
- Named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 1990
- Famously performed the HALO jump and scaled the Burj Khalifa for 'Mission: Impossible' stunts
- Consistently ranks among Hollywood's highest-paid actors
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Tom Cruise?
Tom Cruise is 62 years old.
When was Tom Cruise born?
Tom Cruise was born the 3 July 1962.
Where is Tom Cruise from?
Syracuse, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 3rd, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: Algeria achieved independence from France after 132 years of colonial rule, following the signing of the Évian Accords in Évian-les-Bains. The independence was finalized after a 7-year violent war of independence, with a July 1, 1962 referendum confirming the people's desire for complete sovereignty. Ahmed Ben Bella became the first President of the newly independent nation.
- Day of the week: July 3rd, 1962 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Stripper by David Rose and His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles
- Popular movie: Tiara Tahiti directed by Ted Kotcheff
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