Tom Cruise

Famous for his unforgettable role in Mission: Impossible, Tom Crusie is one of the finest actors of his generation, and the tale of his rise to fame is an interesting one. Tom had an extensively religious background. The devoted catholic hoped to become a priest until discovering his passion for acting. That eventually led to Tom dropping out of school at 18 to pursue an acting career.

Ranked by Forbes as the most powerful Hollywood star in 2006, Tom finally made his breakthrough in 1983. He got the lead in Risky Bussiness, followed by the action-drama Top G** in 1986, and both were critically acclaimed successes.