Tom Cruise is a renowned American actor and filmmaker who is best known for his role as Secret Agent Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film series. In 2012, he was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, despite being considered one of the biggest movie stars in the United States. His popularity skyrocketed when he was given the role of Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible movie series, making him one of the most financially successful actors in Hollywood.
His acting skills have earned him many accolades, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the world. It is noteworthy that there were three Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and nominations for the British Film Academy Award.
| Real Name/Full Name | Thomas Cruise Mapother IV |
| Date Of Birth | 3 July 1962 |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Birthplace | Syracuse, New York, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Spouse | Katie Holmes (Divorce) |
| Children | Suri Noelle, Connor Cruise, and Isabella Jane Cruise. |
| Siblings | Marian Mapother, Lee Ann Mapother, and Cass Mapother. |
| Profession | Actor, and Filmmaker. |
| Net worth | $600 Million. |
Biography
Tom Cruise was born on July 3rd, 1962 to Thomas Cruise Mapother III (his father) and Mary Lee Mapother (his mother). Syracuse, New York was the place of his birth. He had a father who worked as an electrical engineer and a mother who worked as a special education teacher. Lee Ann Mapother, Marian Mapother, and Cass Mapother are the three sisters that he has. Tom Cruise’s parents were from Kentucky, but they grew up in New York during his early years.
Tom Cruise received his elementary education at Robert Hopkins Public School. His fourth and fifth grades at the institution were completed by him. He completed his education at Henry Munro Middle School and St. Francis Seminary. In Cincinnati, the last school he attended was sponsored by a scholarship given by the Catholic Church. Glen Ridge High School in New Jersey was where he graduated from high school. He completed his education in 1980.
Personal Life
Tom Cruise’s marriage to Mimi Rogers, an actress, was arranged in 1987. In 1990, the couple ended their marriage after three years. In the following year, he married Nicole Kidman, who was also an actress. They adopted two children together before separating. Cruise and Katie Holmes were married for the third time and they had a daughter together. In 2012, they parted ways.
Tom Cruise has been involved with Yolanda Pecoraro (2012), Cynthia Jorge (2012), Sofía Vergara (2005), Nazanin Boniadi (2004-2005), Penélope Cruz (2001-2004), Patti Scialfa (1985), Cher (1985-1986), Rebecca De Mornay (1982-1985), Heather Locklear (1982), Melissa Gilbert (1982), Diane Cox (1979-1981) and Paulina Mercado.
Career
During his late teens, he abandoned the idea of becoming a priest and opted to pursue an acting career. At 19 years old, he moved to New York and was successful in securing a small role in the 1981 film ‘Endless Love’. After playing minor roles in other movies, he assumed the role of Joel Goodson in the romantic comedy ‘Risky Business’ in 1983. Tom Cruise’s chocolate-boy good looks and the film’s success led to him becoming the heartthrob of millions of American girls.
He played Lieutenant Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, a young naval aviator on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, in Top Gun, which was released in 1986. His reputation as a superstar was strengthened by the huge success of this movie. In the late 1980s, his fame grew with films such as ‘The Color of Money’ (1986), ‘Cocktail’ (1988), ‘Rain Man’ (1988), and ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ (1989). During the early 1990s, he frequently appeared on screen with actress Nicole Kidman, who he had married in 1990. The couple who actually existed starred as lovers in films such as ‘Days of Thunder’ (1990) and ‘Far and Away’ (1992).
He continued to be a highly bankable and popular star throughout the late 1990s and 2000s with films like ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ (1999), ‘Vanilla Sky’ (2001), ‘Minority Report’ (2002), ‘The Last Samurai’ (2003), ‘Collateral’ (2004), ‘War of the Worlds’ (2005), and ‘Lions for Lambs’ (2007). Rock of Ages (2012), Jack Reacher (2012), Oblivion (2013), and Edge of Tomorrow (2014) are some of his most recent films.
Tom Cruise played the lead character in the fifth installment of the Mission: Impossible series entitled ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ in 2015. His role was once again featured in the franchise’s sixth movie, ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’, in 2018.
The Mission Impossible series’ six films featured Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. From 2001 to 2025, he acted in movies such as Vanilla Sky, Minority Report, The Last Samurai, Collateral, War of the Worlds, Knight and Day, Jack Reacher, Oblivion, Edge of Tomorrow, and The Mummy.
Net Worth
Tom Cruise is estimated to have a net worth of $600 million. His prolific contributions to the entertainment industry as an actor, producer, and philanthropist have earned him a renowned status. His financial status is based on the numerous successful films he has starred in, as well as his numerous brand endorsements and other investments.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @tomcruise | 13.5M | |
| YouTube | @TomCruiseOfficial | 24.6K |
| X(Twitter) | @TomCruise | 6.9M |
| @officialtomcruise | 27M |
