Tom Cruise's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tom Cruise. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Tom Cruise is a highly successful American actor and producer, recognized as a Hollywood icon. He's received numerous awards, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globe Awards, with multiple Academy Award nominations. Cruise's films have collectively earned over $12 billion globally, establishing him as one of the highest-grossing and highest-paid actors in the world. He is considered one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.
1989: Portrayal of Ron Kovic in Born on the Fourth of July
In 1989, Tom Cruise portrayed Ron Kovic in 'Born on the Fourth of July', earning him a Golden Globe Award and his first Academy Award nomination.
1989: Starring in Born on the Fourth of July
In 1989, Tom Cruise starred in 'Born on the Fourth of July' portraying Ron Kovic, earning him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
1990: Named People's Sexiest Man Alive
In 1990, Tom Cruise was named People's Sexiest Man Alive.
1997: Received top honor of "Most Beautiful People"
In 1997, Tom Cruise received the top honor of "Most Beautiful People".
1999: Starring in Eyes Wide Shut and Magnolia
In 1999, Tom Cruise co-starred with Nicole Kidman in 'Eyes Wide Shut' and played Frank T.J. Mackey in 'Magnolia', earning a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination for the latter.
1999: Starring in Magnolia
In 1999, Tom Cruise's performance in 'Magnolia' earned him another Golden Globe Award and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
January 2003: Judge Rules Against Chad Slater
In January 2003, a Los Angeles judge ruled against Chad Slater after he admitted his claims of having an affair with Tom Cruise were false.
2003: Starring in The Last Samurai
In 2003, Tom Cruise starred in 'The Last Samurai', earning a Golden Globe nomination.
2004: Performance in Collateral
In 2004, Tom Cruise received critical acclaim for his performance in 'Collateral'.
2004: Creation of Scientology Freedom Medal of Valor
In late 2004, David Miscavige created the Scientology Freedom Medal of Valor and awarded it to Tom Cruise for his work with Downtown Medical.
October 10, 2006: "Tom Cruise Day" in Japan
On October 10, 2006, Japan declared it "Tom Cruise Day" due to his love for and close association with the country.
2006: Ranked as world's most powerful celebrity by Forbes
In 2006, Forbes ranked Tom Cruise as the world's most powerful celebrity.
2006: Mission: Impossible III release and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2006, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible III, which grossed nearly $400 million. Also in 2006, Premiere ranked Cruise as Hollywood's most powerful actor and Forbes ranked him the world's most powerful celebrity.
2009: Seven Saturn Award nominations
Between 2002 and 2009, Tom Cruise was nominated for seven Saturn Awards and won one.
May 6, 2011: Humanitarian Award
On May 6, 2011, Tom Cruise received a humanitarian award from the Simon Wiesenthal Center for his philanthropic work.
December 2011: Release of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
In December 2011, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol was released and became Cruise's biggest commercial success at that time.
December 21, 2012: Release of Jack Reacher
On December 21, 2012, the film adaptation of Lee Child's novel One Shot, titled Jack Reacher and starring Tom Cruise, was released to positive reviews and box office success.
2012: Guinness World Record for consecutive $100-million-grossing movies
From 2012, Tom Cruise achieved the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive $100-million-grossing movies, a feat completed by 2018.
2015: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Release
In 2015, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, which he also produced. The film was a critical and commercial success.
2018: Guinness World Record for consecutive $100-million-grossing movies
By 2018, Tom Cruise had achieved the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive $100-million-grossing movies since 2012.
2018: Mission: Impossible – Fallout Release
In 2018, Tom Cruise reprised Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which became his biggest commercial success to date, grossing over $791 million.
May 2021: Protest Against HFPA
In May 2021, Tom Cruise protested against the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) by returning his three Golden Globe Awards due to controversy surrounding the HFPA's lack of diversity and ethical concerns.
2022: Top Gun: Maverick Release and Honorary Palme d'Or
In 2022, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick, premiered at Cannes Film Festival where he earned an Honorary Palme d'Or, and the film broke box office records, becoming his highest-grossing film.
2024: Awarded US Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award
In December 2024, Tom Cruise received the US Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award for his contributions to the military through his screen roles.
Mentioned in this timeline
Steven Spielberg is a highly successful American filmmaker who played...
Brooke Shields is an American actress and model who began...
Antonio Banderas is a celebrated Spanish actor renowned for his...
The National Broadcasting Company NBC is a major American commercial...
Brad Pitt is a highly successful American actor and film...
Japan is an East Asian island country in the Pacific...
Trending
26 minutes ago House Approves $9.4B Funding Clawbacks, Threatening NPR & Public Media's Future
26 minutes ago Pete Crow-Armstrong Hits Out-of-Zone Home Run as Cubs Beat Pirates With Taillon
26 minutes ago Li Yueru Traded to Dallas Wings: Storm Gain Draft Picks in Exchange
26 minutes ago Congress aims to expand gun background checks, citing Gabby Giffords' advocacy.
1 hour ago Tony Finau's U.S. Open: Barely Makes Cut, Stuns Fan with Errant Shot.
1 hour ago Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari” sneakers released in Challenge Red and silver colorways this week.
Popular
The Boeing Dreamliner is an American wide-body airliner developed by...
Greta Thunberg is a Swedish climate activist who gained international...
Thomas Douglas Homan is an American law enforcement officer and...
Cristiano Ronaldo often called CR is a Portuguese professional footballer...
Gavin Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving...
Juice Wrld born Jarad Anthony Higgins was a prominent American...