Tom Cruise can be seen here in ‘Risky Business’ in 1983. His role of Joel, a high school senior who gets into some trouble after his parents go away on vacation, was his breakthrough role in the film industry.

Tom has become one of the most recognizable actors in Hollywood over the years. His talent and ability to play all kinds of characters in various films has put him in the spotlight on numerous occasions and leaves viewers wanting to see more. From an excited yet somewhat irresponsible teenager, to an impressive US Navy pilot, to a lovestruck sports agent, he knows how to do it all!

One of his most iconic roles is the one he played in the ‘Mission Impossible’ films from 1996 to 2018. He’s known for doing his own stunts whenever he can in the action-packed features and has the end project keeps viewers on their toes from start to finish.

With other popular films such as ‘Rain Man’, ‘A Few Good Men’, and ‘Interview with the Vampire’, Tom’s legacy is already an incredible one. Make your way through the photos to see some of his most memorable movie moments!