Hollywood’s ultimate daredevil is turning 63 today—and we’re celebrating Tom Cruise’s birthday with a look back at his most jaw-dropping stunts and timeless heartthrob moments.
For over four decades, Cruise has been delivering the adrenaline rush we crave on the big screen. From his breakout in Top Gun to defying gravity in Mission: Impossible, the A-lister has solidified himself as one of the highest-paid actors in the world—and for good reason.
Still the King of Action at 63
Even as he hits his 60s, Tom shows no signs of slowing down. The actor still insists on performing his own stunts, leaving audiences (and studio executives) holding their breath every time he hangs off a helicopter, scales skyscrapers, or rides a motorcycle at breakneck speed.
????️ “I do it because I love cinema. I want audiences to feel the danger,” Cruise said in a recent interview.
His most recent feats in the Mission Impossible franchise, including a jaw-dropping motorcycle cliff dive and a death-defying train sequence, prove he’s still at the top of his game.
From Maverick to Ethan Hunt: Cruise’s Iconic Roles
On his 63rd birthday, it’s impossible not to revisit Cruise’s legendary performances:
✅ Top Gun (1986): Maverick became a cultural icon—and gave us that unforgettable volleyball scene.
✅ Jerry Maguire (1996): “You complete me” still makes hearts melt.
✅ Mission Impossible series: 7 movies in, and Cruise keeps raising the stakes.
✅ Edge of Tomorrow (2014): Showed he can do action and time loops like no one else.
Cruise Control: Tom’s Timeless Charm
Not only is he an action star, but Cruise remains one of Hollywood’s most photographed leading men. Whether flashing that trademark grin on the red carpet or suited up for daring roles, the actor’s charisma is undeniable.
TPR’s Birthday Shoutout
We’re celebrating America tomorrow, but today is all about Tom Cruise. So fire up Top Gun or Mission Impossible this Fourth of July weekend and raise a glass to the man who still feels the need… the need for speed! ????️✈️
???? TPR Exclusive Question:
What’s your favorite Tom Cruise movie moment—classic Maverick or his wild MI stunts?
???? Drop your fave scene in the comments and join us in wishing Tom a Happy 63rd!
