Born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV, Tom's first starring role was in a high school production of Guys and Dolls. When he arrived in New York, Tom set a 10-year deadline for himself in which to build an acting career. He landed his first role in 1981's Endless Love (with Brooke Shields) and since that time has appeared in more than 20 films. Married and divorced twice, Tom has two children with actress Nicole Kidman.