tom cruise

tom cruise was born on july 3, 1962, in syracuse, new york. After developing an interest acting during high scholl, he rocketed to fame with his star turn in risky bussines and top gun. Cruise later earned acclaim for his work in the hit film jerry maguire and the mission : impossible frachise. He also was targeted by the tabloids for his marriages to actresses nicole kidman and katie holmes.

cruise set a 10 year deadline for himself in which to build in acting career. He left school and moved to new york, struggling throught audition after audition before landing an appearance in 1981’ endless love, starring brooke shields. Around this same time, he snagged a small role in the military school drama taps (1981), co-starring sean penn. 

his role in taps was upgraded after director harold becker saw cruise’s potential, and his perfomance caught the attention of a number of critics and filmmakers. In 1983, cruise appeared in francis ford coppola the outsiders, which also starred emilio estevez, maat dillon and robe loww – all prominent members of group of young actors the entertainment press dubbed the “brat pack” the film was not well received, but it allowed cruise to work with acclaimed director in a high-profile project.