Seven lesser-known facts about birthday boy Tom Cruise

Anmol Ravee Sharma

Tom Cruise’s real name is Thomas Cruise Mapother IV.

The actor has said he only eats 1,200 calories a day, most of which come from veggies and protein.

Disney used Tom Cruise’s “persona” as a model for the title character of Aladdin.

In 1998, he helped chase down robbers who stole nearly $160,000 worth of jewellery during a mugging in London.

The role of Iron Man was first offered to Tom Cruise but he declined it.

Tom held his breath for over six minutes while shooting an underwater sequence for 'Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation'.

The Japan Memorial Day Association declared that October 10 of every year would henceforth be observed as ‘Tom Cruise Day’ in Japan.

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