Tom Cruise Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Wikipedia, Daughter, Movies, Height
Tom Cruise, born as Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, is a renowned American actor and producer. With a diverse heritage of English, German, and Irish ancestry, Cruise was raised in a Catholic family and faced financial struggles during his early years. Despite numerous challenges, he found his passion for acting at a young age and went on to become one of the most acclaimed and highest-earning actors in the world.
Tom Cruise Early Life and Education:
Tom Cruise was born to Thomas Cruise Mapother III, an electrical engineer, and Mary Lee, a special education teacher. He grew up alongside three sisters, Lee Anne, Marian, and Cass. The family faced various moves, leading to Cruise attending 15 different schools over 14 years. In 1971, they settled in Ottawa, Canada, where Cruise’s interest in acting was nurtured under the guidance of theatre teacher George Steinburg.
Tom Cruise Career:
Cruise’s acting career took off in the early 1980s with breakthrough roles in the comedy “Risky Business” (1983) and the action-packed “Top Gun” (1986). He received critical acclaim for his performances in movies like “The Color of Money” (1986), “Rain Man” (1988), and “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989), earning Oscar nominations and a Golden Globe Award for the latter.
