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How Old is Tom Cruise?
Hollywood superstar — live age, birthday and a short biography.
64 years old
Born July 3, 1962 · 64 years, 3 months, 0 days
Quick biography
Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York. He decided to pursue acting as a teenager and landed early roles before his breakthrough as a naval aviator in Top Gun (1986), which made him one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He followed it with acclaimed dramas like Rain Man and Born on the Fourth of July.
He launched the Mission: Impossible franchise in 1996, playing IMF agent Ethan Hunt in a series that has become one of cinema’s most successful. He is famous for performing his own stunts, from hanging off skyscrapers to flying helicopters, earning a reputation as the last true movie star. His other hits include Jerry Maguire, A Few Good Men and Edge of Tomorrow.
Career highlights
- ✦1986 — Breaks through as Maverick in Top Gun.
- ✦1989 — Wins acclaim for Born on the Fourth of July.
- ✦1996 — Launches the Mission: Impossible franchise as Ethan Hunt.
- ✦2000 — Earns praise for Magnolia and the Mission: Impossible sequel.
- ✦2015 — Mission: Impossible – Rogue One confirms the franchise’s enduring appeal.
- ✦2022 — Top Gun: Maverick becomes a global box-office phenomenon.
Personal life in brief
Cruise has three children and is famously private about his personal life. He is devoted to filmmaking craft and is known for his intense work ethic and stunt dedication.
Legacy & influence
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) became a massive global hit and one of the highest-grossing films of his career, cementing his box-office power across five decades. He continues to push the limits of practical stunt work and remains one of the most bankable stars in film history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Cruise?
Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962. This page shows his exact live age in years, months and days, recalculated every day from the verified date of birth — so the number is always up to date.
When was Tom Cruise born?
Tom Cruise was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, USA.
Does Tom Cruise do his own stunts?
Yes — he is famous for performing his own stunts, including hanging from skyscrapers, flying helicopters and skydiving in the Mission: Impossible films.
How successful was Top Gun: Maverick?
Released in 2022, it became one of the highest-grossing films of his career and a global box-office phenomenon.
What is Tom Cruise best known for?
He is best known as the star of Top Gun and the Mission: Impossible franchise, and for performing his own daredevil stunts.
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