Tom Cruise: 9 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know

Discover the most surprising facts about Tom Cruise’s life and career.

Not His Real Name

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Started Acting After Injury

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Dyslexia Didn’t Stop Him

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Stunt Daredevil

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Pilot in Real Life

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Record-Breaking Box Office

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Inspired Disney’s Aladdin

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Handprints in London

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Climbed World’s Tallest Building

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Discover the most surprising facts about Tom Cruise’s life and career.

Tom Cruise: Hollywood Icon

Not His Real Name

His full name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, not just Tom Cruise.

Started Acting After Injury

He turned to acting after a wrestling injury at school changed his plans.

Dyslexia Didn’t Stop Him

Cruise has dyslexia and overcame it to become a top actor.

Stunt Daredevil

He performs most of his own dangerous stunts in his films.

Pilot in Real Life

Cruise is a licensed pilot and owns several aircraft.

Record-Breaking Box Office

His movies have grossed over $12 billion worldwide.

Inspired Disney’s Aladdin

Disney animators used Cruise as inspiration for Aladdin’s look.

Handprints in London

His handprints are in London’s Leicester Square, not just Hollywood.

Climbed World’s Tallest Building

He scaled Dubai’s Burj Khalifa for a Mission: Impossible stunt.