By Tom Cruise is an American actor and producer who has been in some of the biggest films of the past few decades. He is known for his roles in Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Jerry Maguire, among many others. But did you know that Tom Cruise is also a Scientologist? He’s one of the most well-known members of the controversial religion. In this article, we’ll look at Tom Cruise’s career, his involvement in Scientology, and some of the controversies surrounding both.
Early Life and Career
Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962 in Syracuse, New York. His parents divorced when he was 12 and he lived with his mother and three sisters. His mother encouraged him to pursue acting and he made his film debut in 1981’s Endless Love. He had his breakthrough role in the 1986 film Top Gun and has starred in many successful films since then including Rain Man, A Few Good Men, The Firm, Jerry Maguire, Eyes Wide Shut, Vanilla Sky, Minority Report, Collateral, War of the Worlds, Valkyrie, Jack Reacher, Edge of Tomorrow, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and The Mummy. Cruise is also known for his involvement with the Church of Scientology.
Personal Life
Tom Cruise has been married three times and has three children. His first marriage was to actress Mimi Rogers from 1987 to 1990. Tom’s second marriage was to Nicole Kidman from 1990 to 2001, with whom he had two children. His third marriage is to Katie Holmes, with whom he has one child. Cruise has been open about his Scientology beliefs and has said that it is a core part of his life.
Filmography
- Risky Business (1983)
- The Color of Money (1986)
- Cocktail (1988)
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
- Days of Thunder (1990)
- A Few Good Men (1992)
- The Firm (1993)
- Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
Tom Cruise’s Philosophy
Tom Cruise is an actor and producer known for his roles in action and drama films. He has also been a Scientologist since the early 1990s. In an interview with Playboy magazine in 2012, Cruise spoke about his beliefs and how they have helped him in his life and career.
Cruise believes Scientology gives him the tools to deal with whatever situation he faces. He said that the religion has helped him to overcome fears and insecurity, and to become a better actor. Scientology also teaches that everyone is responsible for their happiness, so Cruise tries to live by this philosophy. He feels that if everyone took responsibility for their happiness, the world would be better.
Filmography
Tom Cruise’s filmography includes some of the most iconic films of our generation. From blockbusters like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible to more recent hits like Edge of Tomorrow and The Mummy, Cruise has cemented his place as one of Hollywood’s top leading men.
Cruise’s filmography is impressive not only in terms of box office success but also in the critical acclaim many of his films have received. For example, his work in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. At the same time, his performance in Ridley Scott’s Minority Report was praised by critics as one of the best of his career.
Looking ahead, Cruise shows no signs of slowing down, with upcoming films like The Mummy and Mission: Impossible 6 already in the works. With over three decades of successful filmmaking under his belt, it’s clear that Tom Cruise is still one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars.
Awards and Nominations
Throughout his career, Tom Cruise has nominate for numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and four Saturn Awards. He has also won numerous other awards, including the MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance and the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Movie Star.
No matter what your opinion is of Tom Cruise as a person, there’s no denying that he is one of the most successful and popular actors working today. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, there’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing more great work from him in the years to come.
Acting Roles
Tom Cruise has appeared in many films throughout his career. His most notable roles include Maverick in Top Gun, Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film series, and Jack Reacher in the Jack Reacher films.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, Tom Cruise has produced several films. He owns the production company Cruise/Wagner Productions, which has produced several of his films.
Charity Work
Tom Cruise has been an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology and its affiliated social programs. In the early 2000s, he spearheaded a Scientology-affiliated drug rehabilitation program called Narconon. He has also donated millions of dollars to Scientology’s Hollywood Education and Literacy Project.
In 2006, Cruise founded the production company United Artists, which had a major impact on Hollywood. The company produced critically acclaimed films such as The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) and Captain Fantastic (2016).
Cruise has also done extensive charity work through his Tom Cruise Foundation. The foundation has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Red Cross.
Awards and Nominations
Tom Cruise has nominate for three Academy Awards and has win three Golden Globe Awards. He has also nominate for three British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) and two Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG).
His first Academy Award nomination was Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in Born on the Fourth of July (1989). For this role, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. He was also nominate for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the BAFTA Award.
Tom Cruise received his second Academy Award nomination, again in the Best Actor in a Leading Role category, for his work in Jerry Maguire (1996). He won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for this role. He was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the BAFTA Award.
His third and most recent Academy Award nomination was for Best Supporting Actor, again Jerry Maguire, making him one of only two to be nominated twice for acting roles in the same film (the other being Christopher Walken).
Conclusion
Tom Cruise is an American actor and producer who starred in some of the most successful films. He is one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars and his films have grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide. Cruise is also known for his high-profile personal life, including several marriages and controversies. Regardless of what people think of him, there is no denying that Tom Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars in the world.
