The stunning star Thomas Cruise Mapother, widely known as Tom Cruise turns 50 today. The American actor and producer has come a long way with great respect and recognition.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Cruise spent his childhood in Canada and Cincinnati. In his senior years when he attended the Franciscan seminary on a church scholarship, he aspired to become a Catholic priest. But later in his senior years, he played football, but didn't continue it.

Cruise first appeared in supporting roles in the movies 'Endless Love' and 'Taps'. His independent role was in the comedy movie 'Losing It'.

The first leading role in the movie 'Risky Business' and 'Top Gun' is what made him famous. The other movies that won his Academy Awards were 'Born on the Fourth of July', 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Magnolia'.

The other successful movies he has starred in are the 'Mission: Impossible' series, 'The Color of Money', 'Rain Man', 'Days of Thunder' and many more.

Tom has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards.

Through a rough childhood and a struggling career, Tom Cruise has definitely achieved the best.

Fridaymoviez wish the brilliant actor a very Happy Birthday.