This Tom Cruise Role Gave Us Hollywood Gold Without Death-Defying Stunts

Four decades after bursting onto the cinematic scene, Tom Cruise’s enduring legacy is a force to be reckoned with.

Dipping his toes into all manner of cinematic characters and regularly rubbing elbows with some of Hollywood’s most iconic players and filmmakers, the 61-year-old powerhouse has cultivated a uniquely prolific career and shows no signs of slowing down.

And while his unparalleled ability to continually outdo himself as perhaps the premier action star of his generation, his abilities as a comedic and dramatic performer simply can’t be dismissed — particularly those displayed during his breakout performance in Risky Business.

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