Biography:Started his career at age 19 in the 1981 film "Endless Love", and became a full-fledged movie star after starring as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun". He is well known for his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the "Mission: Impossible" film series.
He is also known for his support for the Church of Scientology and its affiliated social programs.
2006-11-18 American film actor and producer Tom Cruise (44) weds actress Katie Holmes (27) at Odescalchi Castle, Bracciano, Italy
2012-06-29 Actress Katie Holmes (33) divorces American film actor and producer Tom Cruise (50) allegedly due to disagreement about their religious beliefs and the raising of their daughter Suri, after 5 years of marriage
Historical Events
1986-05-16 "Top Gun", directed by Tony Scott and starring Tom Cruise premieres
1986-05-16 Action film "Top Gun" starring Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer, directed by Tony Scott, is released across the US
1994-11-11 Gothic horror film "Interview with a Vampire", based on the book by Anne Rice, directed by Neal Jordan is released, starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Christian Slater
Evan Rachel Wood
James Gandolfini
Kal Penn
Marlon Brando
Patrick Stewart
Paul Rudd