00:00Welcome back. Today, we're diving into the life of one of Hollywood's most enduring icons.
00:07Here are 10 facts you might not know about Tom Cruise.
00:11Fact number 1. His real name isn't actually Tom Cruise.
00:16He was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV in Syracuse, New York.
00:222. Before he was chasing bad guys on screen.
00:25He was chasing a different dream. Cruise attended a Franciscan seminary.
00:31He actually wanted to become a Catholic priest.
00:353. He didn't start acting until high school.
00:39After a knee injury ended his wrestling career, he joined a school production of Guys and Dolls, and the rest
00:46is history.
00:474. He bought his first motorcycle at age 12.
00:515. He saved up his own money and bought a Yamaha.
00:56Showing his need for speed started early.
00:595. He's a real-life hero.
01:02In 1996, he witnessed a hit-and-run, followed the victim to the hospital, and paid her $7,000 medical
01:11bill.
01:116. He does nearly all his own stunts.
01:16From hanging off the world's tallest building to holding his breath underwater, he's the ultimate.
01:23Daredevil.
01:247. He is a licensed pilot.
01:27Cruise earned his license in 1994.
01:30He often flies his own private aircraft, including a P-51 Mustang.
01:368. Disney's Aladdin was modeled after him.
01:40Animators used his features and persona to give the character that winning smile.
01:459. He's a record-breaker.
01:48Cruise holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive.
01:52Movies to gross over $100 million.
01:56And 10. There is actually a Tom Cruise Day in Japan.
02:01October 10th was declared as Tom Cruise Day.
02:04Which of these surprised you the most?
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