His first leading role was in the film Risky Business, which was released in August 1983. Cruise is also known for his support of and adherence to the Church of Scientology. Cruise was born in Syracuse, New York, the son of Mary Lee (née Pfeiffer), a special education teacher, and Thomas Cruise Mapother III (died 1984), an electrical engineer.
Cruise Will Perform Bon Jovi Anthem At Free Fan Show Tom Cruise has revealed he’ll be performing Bon Jovi’s Dead Or Alive during a concert scene for Rock of Ages, which fans have been invited to attend. [link]