Who doesn't recognize the worldwide famous name "Tom Cruise". A legendary actor himself, the man who is sometimes referred to as born with a knack of the acting talent.

Tom's original and full name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, and he was born on the 3 rd day of July in the year 1962. He has not only made his name as an actor in the Hollywood Film Industry but also an accomplished producer of today's time.

Tom Cruise is one of the only two actors in the Hollywood film industry to have in their credit seven blockbusters consecutively in a row of an amazing figure of US$100 million plus. The other actor being, Tom Hanks. Tom Cruise has been ranked as the world's most powerful celebrity several times including the Forbes Magazine. He also has been fortunate enough to win umpteen awards and achievements for his breakthrough career.

Tom Cruise is known for his distinguished traits, which has lead to various controversies at times, including his criticism on Psychiatry and firm support of Scientology.

Birth Name: Thomas Cruise Mapother IV

Birth Date: July 03, 1962

Birth Place: Syracuse, New York, USA

Height: 5' 7"

Nationality: American

Education: Attended Packanack School in Wayne, New Jersey

Graduated from Glen Ridge High School, New Jersey in 1980

Attended St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky

Attended the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City

Tom Cruise Family

Father: Thomas Mapother III (d. Jan 1984)

Mother: Mary Lee Pfeiffer

Sister: Lee Anne DeVette (older, his publicist), Marian Mapother (older, teacher), Cass Mapother (younger, restaurateur)

Spouse: Mimi Rogers (actress, 9-May-87 - 4-Feb-90), Nicole Kidman (actress, 24-Dec-90 - 8-Aug-01), Katie Holmes (actress, since 18-Nov-06)

Relations: Melissa Gilbert (actress, 1982), Rebecca De Mornay (actress, 1983 - 1985), Penelope Cruz (actress, 2001 - Jan 2004), Sofia Vergara (model/actress, 2005)

Son: Connor Anthony Kidman Cruise (adopted, b. 17-Jan-95)

Daughter: Isabella Jane Kidman Cruise (adopted b. 22-Dec-92), Suri Cruise (b. 18-Apr-06)

A Box Office smash hit is always a guarantee whenever Tom Cruise appears on any of the films. Here is a list of his Filmography.

Mission: Impossible 3 (2006)

War of the Worlds (2005)

Inside The Actors' Studio (TV, as himself) (2004)

Collateral (2004)

The Last Samurai (2003)

Space Station 3D (narrator) (2002)

Minority Report (2002)

Vanilla Sky (2001)

America: A Tribute To Heroes (TV) (2001)

Stanley Kubrick: A Life In Pictures (as himself, TV) (2001)

Mission: Improbable (as himself, TV) (2000)

Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)

Magnolia (1999)

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Jerry Maguire (1996)

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Interview With The Vampire (1994)

The Magic School Bus (TV, one episode) (1994)

The Firm (1993)

A Few Good Men (1992)

Far And Away (1992)

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS And You (as himself, video) (1992)

Days Of Thunder (1990)

Born On The Fourth Of July (1989)

Don't Look At Me (as himself, TV) (1989)

Cocktail (1988)

Young Guns (1988)

Rain Man (1988)

The Color Of Money (1986)

Top Gun (1986)

Legend (1985)

All The Right Moves (1983)

The Outsiders (1983)

Risky Business (1983)

Losin' It (1982)

Taps (1981)

Endless Love (1981)