Thomas Cruise
American actor and producer (born 1962)
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor and producer (born 1962)
Born
July 3, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, writer
United StatesBorn in Syracuse
1962
Born in Syracuse (1962-07-03)
1986
Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1990
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1990
AwardGolden Globe Awards
1997
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
1997
AwardSatellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy
About
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV is an American actor and film producer. Regarded as a Hollywood icon, he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or, an Academy Honorary Award, and three Golden Globes, in addition to nominations for four competitive Academy Awards. As of 2025, his films have grossed more than $13.3 billion worldwide, placing him among the highest-grossing actors of all time. One of Hollywood's most bankable stars, he is consistently one of the world's highest-paid actors.
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Who is Thomas Cruise?+
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV is an American actor and film producer. Regarded as a Hollywood icon, he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or, an Academy Honorary Award, and three Golden Globes, in addition to nominations for four competitive Academy Awards. As of 2025, his fil
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Cruise born?+
Thomas Cruise was born on July 3, 1962.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — July 3, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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