Tom Cruise. Early Life and Education
Early Life and Education
Tom Cruise's early life and education laid the foundation for his future career in acting. Here is a timeline of his formative years.
July 3, 1962
Birth
Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was born in Syracuse, New York, to Mary Lee Pfeiffer and Thomas Cruise Mapother III.
1960s-1970s
Childhood and Family Moves
Cruise spent his early years moving between various cities due to his father's job as an electrical engineer. He grew up in a Catholic household and was raised with three siblings.
1976
High School and Initial Interest in Acting
Cruise attended St. Francis Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio, and later Glen Ridge High School in New Jersey. It was during this period that he developed an interest in acting.
1980
High School Graduation and Move to New York
After graduating from high school, Cruise moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting.
