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, considered a Hollywood icon. He has won numerous awards, including three Golden Globes and an Honorary Palme d'Or, and has been nominated for four Academy Awards. Cruise's films have grossed over $13.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing and highest-paid actors in history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

2004: Cruise receives 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, offering "detoxification therapy" to New York City rescue workers in the aftermath of 9/11.

October 10, 2006: "Tom Cruise Day" in Japan

October 10, 2006, was declared "Tom Cruise Day" in Japan by the Japan Memorial Day Association due to his love for and association with Japan.

2010: Induction into Living Legends of Aviation

In 2010, Tom Cruise, an aerobatic pilot, was inducted as part of the Living Legends of Aviation and received the Aviation Inspiration and Patriotism Award.

May 6, 2011: Humanitarian Award from Simon Wiesenthal Center

On May 6, 2011, Tom Cruise received a humanitarian award from the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its Museum of Tolerance for his philanthropic work.

December 2011: Release of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

In December 2011, "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" was released to critical acclaim and box office success, becoming Tom Cruise's biggest commercial success to that date unadjusted for ticket price inflation.

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2015: Return to Mission: Impossible Series

In 2015, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation", the fifth film in the series, which he also produced. The film was a critical and commercial success.

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2018: Reprising Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – Fallout

In 2018, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible – Fallout", the sixth film in the franchise. The film was well-received and became Cruise's biggest commercial success to date.

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May 2021: Protest Against Hollywood Foreign Press Association

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: Starring in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in "Top Gun: Maverick", which he also produced. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where Cruise received an Honorary Palme d'Or, and it achieved widespread critical and commercial success, earning Cruise $100 million.

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