Thomas Cruise Mapother

Thomas Cruise Mapother was born on 3rd July, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, USA. He is a son of Mary Lee Mapother and Thomas Mapother III - Electrical engineer, Stepfather: Jack South.

An actor whose name has become synonymous with All-American testosterone-driven entertainment, Tom Cruise spent the 1980s as one of Hollywood's brightest shining Golden Boys. With black hair, blue eyes, and unabashed cockiness, Cruise rode high on such hits as Top Gun and Rain Man.

He appeared in a student production of the musical 'Guys & Dolls' as Nathan Detroit which convinced him to dedicate his life to professional acting. He then left for New York where he performed in 'Godspell'. Where the Italian director Franco Zeffirelli discovered him, giving him his first role as Billie Harris in the drama Endless Love. After playing David Shaw in 'Taps', his role as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun" made him a Star.

His first wife name was Mimi Rogers, marriage on 9th May 1987 – 4th February 1990 and second name was Nicole Kidman, marriage on 24th December 1990 – 8th August 2001 from her he has 2 adopted children.

He got Academy awards, Best Supporting Actor in Magnolia in 1999, Best actor in Jerry Maguire in 1996, Best actor in Born On The Fourth Of July in 1989.

Tom Cruise is one of the best liked members of the movie community.