If you had told 14 year old Franciscan seminary student Thomas Cruise Mapother IV that one day in the not too distant future he would be considered one of the top 100 movie stars of all time, he would have probably grinned and told you that his ambition was to become a priest. Nonetheless, this sensitive...See full bio »
2012Rock of Ages
(performer: "Paradise City", "Wanted Dead or Alive", "I Want to Know What Love Is", "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Here I Go Again", "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Don't Stop Believin'")
2009The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture & Presenter: Best Motion Picture - Drama
1997The 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical & Presenter: Cecil B. DeMille Award
1994The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Dramatic Motion Picture and Winner: Favorite Actor in a Dramatic Motion Picture
[on what he likes about London, England] I love the fish and chips, the crews are fantastic, it's such a beautiful city, and the people are so easy and cool. I like a good curry, I like it hot, and you have great Indian food here also. I like it very spicy. If I'm not sweating I don't feel like I have had good Indian food.
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Trivia:
He took up acting after losing his place on a high school wrestling team due to a knee injury.
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Trademark:
Often plays characters caught up in extraordinary circumstances
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