TOM CRUISE

Tom Cruise

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV widely known as Tom Cruise, is an American film actor and producer. He was born on July 3, 1962 in Syracuse, New York, U.S. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. He started his career at age 19 in the 1981 film Taps. His first leading role was in Risky Business, released in August 1983. Cruise became a full-fledged movie star after starring in Top Gun (1986). He is well known for his role as secret agent Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film series between 1996 and 2011.

1. In 1981 Tom Cruise started his acting career. He had just a small role. Do you know the name of the movie?

People Magazine 1990

Ans: Endless Love.

2. Which magazine chose him Sexiest man alive in 1990?

Ans: The People Magazine.

3. He became the first actor in history to star in five consecutive films that grossed $100 million in the USA. Do you know the films?

Ans: A Few Good Men (1992), the Firm (1993), Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), Mission: Impossible (1996), Jerry Maguire (1996).

A Few Good Man

4. For which movie did Tom Cruise got his Golden Globe nomination for the first time?

Ans: Risky Business (1983).

5. In 1988 he started in Rain Man which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also won the Kansas City Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor. Who was the leading actor?

Beckham & Cruise

Ans: Dustin Hoffman.

6. Name the film where he portrayed real-life paralyzed Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic.

Ans: Born on the Fourth of July (1989).

7. What is the name of his production company which he co-owns with his former talent agent Paula Wagner?

Ans: Cruise/Wagner Productions formed in 1993.

8. October 10, 2006 was declared "Tom Cruise Day" in which country?

Ans: Japan.

9. Tom Cruise is a Real Madrid supporter. Do you which European football player friend make him do so?

Ans: David Beckham.

10. What was the name of the film for which he won a nomination for best actor in Supporting Role?

Ans: Magnolia.