Introduction
One of the most popular movies stars Tom Cruise had to start his path to stardom by landing some roles that helped him pave the path to stardom. He began making a name for himself at the young age of 19. The fame of Tom Cruise wasn’t simply given to him just because he was “Tom Cruise.” His debut in acting began with roles he held in a few different movies that made him into the famous actor he is today.
Then and Now
The beginning of Cruises’ acting career in 1981 was a small step his path to stardom. Starting his path to stardom continued where he played many more roles that allowed him to establish his well known status. His stardom has taken him many places and as of today, Tom Cruise movies are still in pre and post production statuses that are due to be released in 2013. Tom Cruise began his acting career at the young age of 19 and has done nothing but skyrocketed into stardom with the many acting roles he has landed in a variety of movies.
After Tom played supporting roles in movies like “Endless Love” and “Taps” filmed in 1981, his real path to stardom began with the roles he played in:
Losin’ It (1983)
Top Gun (1986)
The Color of Money (1986)
Rain Man (1988)
Born on the 4th of July (1989)
According to IMDB, Tom Cruise has 37 movie titles where he played as an actor. Born in July of 1962 in Syracuse, New York he gained stardom by using his acting skills and his charming smile that was prominent in his many different roles as an actor.
Summary of Movies that made Tom Cruise Famous
Summaries of Tom Cruise movies that made him famous:
Losin’ It-Tom Cruise played Woody in this comedy that had a setting of 1965 where boisterous teenage boys take a weekend trip to Tijuana to party. While in Tijuana they meet up with a woman that is heartbroken and seeking a way to divorce her husband. Not only did these teen boys meet up with this woman, but they pick her up and take her with them where they encounter some misadventures that occur south of the border.
Top Gun-With this award winning movie, Tom Cruise played as Maverick who was a young aviator that was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier. With his careless techniques as a pilot, the movie shows him going through training at a special weapons school, a romance with one of his instructors, his overcoming of a crisis in an accident during training as well as depiction of several enemy pilots being killed.
The Color of Money-Playing the role of Vincent Lauria and starring with Paul Newman in this drama, Tom Cruise takes on a role as a pool playing hustler which fits him like a tailored suit because Tom Cruise in reality can play pool very well. Among all of the Tom Cruise movies filmed, this role probably suits him better than some others he has played in.
Rain Man-Tom Cruise played the role of Charlie Babbitt in this aspiring drama that has been named one of the best movies where autism is portrayed. Charlie Babbitt plays a young car dealer who faces a challenging threat for his business if he cannot meet certain requirements while trying to import some cars. Charlie has plans to take a weekend trip with his girlfriend but cancels when he receives the news that his father has passed away. Instead of taking that weekend getaway he travels to Ohio to settle his fathers’ estate only to find news that most of his dad’s money has been left to his autistic brother who is played by Dustin Hoffman. This movie won 4 Oscar awards.
Born on the 4th of July-With Tom Cruise playing the role of Ron Kovic, this movie begins with his childhood in a summertime New York setting. He does activities such as going to a 4th of July parade, playing war games in a wooded setting and even watches President Kennedy’s inaugural address. All of those things have an inspirational effect on Kovic that leads him to join the Marines.
Collectively, Tom Cruise movies are all supporting factors in giving this well known actor the fame and status he holds today. With the multiple roles he has played, his filmography is quite intense and can be found by going to: www.imdb.com. Tom Cruise is not only an actor, but he is also producer.
As you can see, there are many Tom Cruise movies that are well worth seeing. Not only is he a talented actor, but he has won numerous awards for his brilliance as an actor. His success is evident and has continued on to modern times where you will continue to see his name on the big screen.
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