Tom Cruise is an American actor and film producer, one of Hollywood's biggest stars. He rose to fame in the 1980s with roles in films like *Risky Business* (1983) and, especially, *Top Gun* (1986), which cemented his status as a global superstar.

His career is marked by remarkable versatility, ranging from intense dramatic performances in *Rain Man* (1988), *Born on the Fourth of July* (1989), and *Magnolia* (1999), to iconic roles such as in *Jerry Maguire* (1996).

Cruise is renowned for his determined and intense characters and for his physical commitment, often personally performing the most dangerous stunts. The long-running *Mission: Impossible* franchise is a prime example, in which he has starred and produced since the first installment. His enduring success was reaffirmed by *Top Gun: Maverick* (2022).