Few movie stars can match the career trajectory of Tom Cruise. Since establishing himself as box-office gold in the '80s, the actor hasn’t stopped pumping out the hits. He successfully weathered a few PR blips in the early '00s, and became, according to Steven Spielberg, the man who "saved Hollywood’s ass" in the wake of the pandemic.
These days, the sexagenerian makes headlines for his daring stunt work, multimillion-dollar studio deals and fondness for Birmingham curry houses. But less is written about his standing as a truly exceptional performer.
