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Tom Cruise - 10 things to know with detail
Birth Name: Tom Cruise was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York.
Hollywood Debut: Cruise made his film debut in the 1981 movie "Endless Love," but gained widespread recognition for his role in the 1983 film "Risky Business."
Breakthrough Role: Cruise's breakthrough role came in the 1986 film "Top Gun," where he played the role of hotshot pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
Scientology: Cruise is a prominent member of the Church of Scientology and has been vocal about his beliefs in the religion.
Box Office Success: Cruise has been one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood and has starred in several blockbuster films, including the "Mission: Impossible" series, "Jerry Maguire," "Rain Man," and "The Last Samurai."
Personal Life: Cruise has been married three times, first to Mimi Rogers, then to Nicole Kidman, and finally to Katie Holmes. He has three children, two adopted with Kidman and one with Holmes.
Height: Cruise is known for being relatively short in stature, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Stunts: Cruise is known for performing many of his own stunts in his action films, including hanging off the side of a plane in "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" and scaling the Burj Khalifa in "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol."
Awards: Cruise has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards.
Humanitarian Work: Cruise is involved in various humanitarian causes and has been a supporter of the charity organization, The Church of Scientology's Volunteer Ministers.