Studied for one year, at age 14, at a Franciscan seminary
Joined the Church of Scientology after its study courses helped him overcome a learning disability
Co-star Paul Newman got him interested in auto racing while filming The Color of Money, and he went on to race on Newman's team
Earned his pilot's license in 1994
First actor to appear in five consecutive movies (A Few Good Men, The Firm, Interview with the Vampire, Mission: Impossible and Jerry Maguire) that grossed more than $100 million at the domestic box office
On the recommendation of his children's orthodontist, got braces to correct his bite at age 39
At the 2005 MTV Movie Awards, received the first-ever MTV Generation Award
Awards
2022Oscar-Best Motion Picture of the Year:nominated
2015Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actor in an Action Movie:nominated
2015Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actor in an Action Movie:nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:nominated
2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture:winner
1999Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:nominated
1999Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor:winner
1999Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:nominated
1999Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role:nominated
1997Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy:winner
1996Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:nominated
1996National Board of Review-Best Actor:winner
1996Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:nominated
1991BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role:nominated
1990Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:winner
1989Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:nominated
1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy:nominated