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    "Magnolia" was his ________ nomination for an Academy Award?Tom Cruise

      3rd. Tom was nomintated for best supporting actor 'Magnolia' (1999) for best actor 'Jerry Maguire' (1996) and best actor 'Born on the Fourth of July' (1989). He did not win any Oscar!

    What movie was Tom's film debut?Tom Cruise

      'Endless Love'. Cruise made his film debut in 1981's 'Endless Love.'

    Tom Cruise played an uncredited bit part in which movie?Tom Cruise

      'Young Guns'. Tom Cruise appeared briefly in a gun fight at McSweens.

    "Eyes Wide Shut" was Tom Cruise's _______ movie that was based on a book?Tom Cruise

      9th. 'Eyes Wide Shut' (1999), 'Interview with the Vampire' (1994), 'The Firm' (1993), 'Born on the Fourth of July' (1989), 'The Colour of Money' (1986), 'Cocktail' (1988), 'Taps' (1981), 'The Outsiders' (1983), and 'Endless Love' (1981)

    What is Tom's character name in 'Cocktail'?Tom Cruise

      Brian Flanagan. Mitch McDeere- 'The Firm,' Pete Mitchell (Maverick) 'Top Gun,' Joseph Donnelly- 'Far and Away.'

    'Do you know what it's like to be ME out here for YOU? It is an up-at-dawn, pride-swallowing siege that I will never fully tell you about.' Which character said this?Tom Cruise

      Jerry Maguire. Tom Cruise (Jerry Maguire) says this to Cuba Gooding Jr (Rod Tidwell) in 'Jerry Maguire.'

    Tom Cruise directed ________ major motion pictures during the 1990s?Tom Cruise

      0. Tom Cruise did not direct any movies during the 90s. He directed a tv show, 'Fallen Angels,' but no movies.

    "Magnolia" was his _______ Golden Globe success?Tom Cruise

      3rd. When he won for 'Magnolia' (1999) it was his 3rd Golden Globe. Hi sprevious two were 'Jerry Maguire' (1996) and 'Born on the Fourth of July' (1989). He had also been nominated for 'A Few Good Men' (1992) and 'Risky Business' (1983).

    How much did Tom Cruise get paid for his seocnd film, the movie 'Taps'(1981)?Tom Cruise

      $850.

    The tagline, 'Power can be murder to resist,' is from which movie?Tom Cruise

      'The Firm'.

    What is Tom's real last name?All About Tom Cruise

      Mapother. Tom's real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV.

    What is the name of Tom's mother?All About Tom Cruise

      Mary Lee.

    When was Tom born?All About Tom Cruise

      July 3, 1962.

    How many siblings does Tom have?All About Tom Cruise

      3. Tom has three siblings named Le Anne, Marian, and Cass.

    Where was Tom born?All About Tom Cruise

      Syracuse, New York.

    Who was Tom's first wife?All About Tom Cruise

      Mimi Rogers. Tom's first wife was Mimi Rogers and his second wife was Nicole Kidman.

    What learning disorder did he have when he was younger?All About Tom Cruise

      Dyslexia.

    Who was Tom's co-star in the movie 'Cocktail'?All About Tom Cruise

      Elizabeth Shue.

    In what sport did Tom injure himself while in high school?All About Tom Cruise

      Wrestling.

    What is the name of Tom's second wife?All About Tom Cruise

      Nicole Kidman.

    What was the name of the movie that Tom and his future wife Nicole first worked together?All About Tom Cruise

      Days of Thunder. They met on the set and fell in love! What a beautiful story.

    What is Tom's claimed practicing religion?All About Tom Cruise

      Scientology.

    In what movie did Tom star in which his character's nickname was Maverick?All About Tom Cruise

      Top Gun. Tom's character's real name was Pete Mitchell, but everyone called him Maverick.

    What was the title of the movie that stars Tom as a young lawyer that discovers his employers' dangerous secrets?All About Tom Cruise

      The Firm. Very good movie!

    Where was Tom's second wife, Nicole, born?All About Tom Cruise

      Hawaii. Although Nicole Kidman grew up in Australia, she was born in Hawaii.

    How far did Tom take his school education?All About Tom Cruise

      He was a High School graduate. He graduated from high schol Glen Ridge NJ in 1980, and then moved to New York loking for acting work..

    What did Tom do as a former job?All About Tom Cruise

      Ice cream scooper. Tom was a former ice cream scooper.

    Tom was in the movie, 'Rain Man'?All About Tom Cruise

      True.

    What final Stanley Kubrick film did Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in?All About Tom Cruise

      Eyes Wide Shut.

    What was the tv show called that he directed back in 1993?Oh My Gosh ... It's Tom Cruise!

      'Fallen Angels'. It had Dan Hedays and Gary Oldman among the cast.

    What was his character's name in his first movie?Oh My Gosh ... It's Tom Cruise!

      Billy. His first movie was in 1981 titled 'Endless Love'.

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