Tom Cruise Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tom Cruise.

Tom Cruise, born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962, is an American actor and producer. He skyrocketed to stardom in the 1980s and has since become one of the most recognizable and successful actors in the world.

Cruise was born in Syracuse, New York, and had a difficult childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and he moved around frequently, attending over a dozen different schools. Despite the challenges, he developed a passion for acting and appeared in several high school productions.

In 1981, Cruise made his big-screen debut in the film "Endless Love." However, it was his breakout role as Joel Goodsen in the hit film "Risky Business" (1983) that catapulted him to fame. He cemented his status as a Hollywood heartthrob with his role as Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in the blockbuster "Top Gun" (1986).

Throughout his career, Cruise has showcased his versatility by taking on a range of roles in various genres. He has starred in successful films such as "Rain Man" (1988), "Jerry Maguire" (1996), "Mission: Impossible" series, "Minority Report" (2002), and "Edge of Tomorrow" (2014), among many others.

Aside from his acting prowess, Cruise is also known for his dedication to performing his own stunts, often pushing the limits to deliver thrilling and memorable action sequences.

Off-screen, Cruise is a devoted Scientologist and has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors. He has been married three times, with his most notable marriages being to actresses Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, and Katie Holmes.

With a successful career spanning several decades, Tom Cruise continues to be a Hollywood icon, earning critical acclaim and delighting audiences worldwide with his captivating performances.

I look at the Samurai because they were the artists of their

I look at the Samurai because they were the artists of their time. What I think struck me when I read Bushido is compassion. 'If there's no one there to help, go out and find someone to help.' That hit me, because I try to lead my life like that.

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It's well known I'm a Scientologist, and that has helped me

It's well known I'm a Scientologist, and that has helped me to find that inner peace in my life and it's something that has given me great stability and tools that I use.

Here's how I've lived my life: I've never been late to a set

Here's how I've lived my life: I've never been late to a set. I make films I believe in. I feel privileged to be able to do what I love.

I've never made a film that I didn't believe in, you know? H

I've never made a film that I didn't believe in, you know? However the picture turns out, I've always given everything to it. That's kind of how I approach life. I can't help it. There's no part-way with me on anything in any area of my life.

If I don't talk about my religion, if I say I'm not discussi

If I don't talk about my religion, if I say I'm not discussing it or different humanitarian things I'm working on, they're like, 'He's avoiding it.' If I do talk about it, it becomes, 'Oh, he's proselytizing.'

I have respect for what other people believe. What I believe

I have respect for what other people believe. What I believe in my own life is that it's a search for how I can do things better, whether it's being a better man or a better father or finding ways for myself to improve.

When I work, I work very hard. So I look to work with people

When I work, I work very hard. So I look to work with people who have that level of dedication. And I depend on that from everyone. From the director to my crews that I work with.

I'm a romantic.

I'm a romantic.

I want a world without war, a world without insanity. I want

I want a world without war, a world without insanity. I want to see people do well. I don't even think it's as much as what I want for myself. It's more what I want for the people around me. That's what I want.

I'm passionate about learning. I'm passionate about life.

I'm passionate about learning. I'm passionate about life.

As a young actor, people were trying to define who I was bef

As a young actor, people were trying to define who I was before I really knew that for myself. But I still remember thinking, 'This is what I love doing, and I hope I'm going to be able to do it forever.'

Talk is over-rated as a means of settling disputes.

Talk is over-rated as a means of settling disputes.

Nothing ends nicely, that's why it ends.

Nothing ends nicely, that's why it ends.

I love what I do. I take great pride in what I do. And I can

I love what I do. I take great pride in what I do. And I can't do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths. If I'm going to do something, I go all the way.