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T om Cruise was not always one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world; indeed, his upbringing was very humble. He was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York, in a family that moved frequently as his father’s work dictated. Money was tight and his parents ultimately split when Tomwas still a boy. Fortunately, it was school theatre that became the young man’s haven, a place where he began to show promise and a likeminded community. And at 18, he moved to New York to pursue his passion. Within a matter of years, he had rocketed to fame with breakout performances in the early 1980s, beginning with ‘Risky Business’ (1983), which marked the beginning of his meteoric rise to stardom. His charisma, intense dedication, and ability to perform his own stunts quickly set him apart in an industry known for its high standards. Tom Cruise Drives Classic Ford By Arnaldo Magnani Simply Abu Dhabi | 83