A role in the feature film - TAPS - was his first big break.
And, in an interview with Charlie Rose, the handsome actor poignantly recalled that it was a dizzying whirlwind turning-point in his career.
When he flew into town - Sean Penn (co-star) - not only picked up the aspiring wannabee at the airport - but also invited him to stay in a cottage on his property.
Do you suppose any hanky-panky went down?
Ah, so that's where those gay rumors started up!
As to the work itself, Cruise executes all his own stunts.
Frankly, I find that practise DUMB!
An actor's body is his "instrument' - a tool - which he facilitates to flesh out a character.
Without it, an actor is pretty much up a creek without a paddle.
Leave the tricky stunts to the professionals, Tom.
In the heady day of the eighties and nineties, Cruise was a megastar savoring all the trappings of a spoiled A-list performer.
The pint-sized performer actor could do no wrong.
Today, however, the fact that Mr. Cruise is a practising scientologist often gets the odd-ball mamma's boy into trouble.
But, nothing can hold a candle to the couch-jumping incident on Oprah or the fiery chat with Matt Lauer on the subject of psychiatry.
When those scary moments unfolded unexpectedy across the old boob-tube, the public's perceptions of the diminutive star flew all over the map.
Although Oprah's fave guest has managed to rehabilitate his image somewhat in the past few months - the talented "Interview with a Vampire" star - is facing other dilemmas.
Ticket sales have been dismal for "Knight and Day", for instance.
How would Tom describe what Catheron Diaz (co-star) was like in four words?
"Bright, fun, generous, and talented," he smiled, after reflecting for a moment or two.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the film raked in a paltry $3.8 million opening day.
In contrast, Tim Allen's new release - "Toy story 3 - rustled up 13 million Ka-chings.
Studio brass weren't totally in the dark about the bumpy ride ahead, though.
Sneak peaks at pre-release junkets determined that fans & filmgoers in general weren't thrilled with the studio's quirky offering.
Roger Ebert gave the "comeback" film three stars, though.
The NY Times called it "loud, seemingly interminable, and altogether incoherent."
"Hollywood has been buzzing the studio might drop 'MI4' - Mission Impossible 4 - if 'Knight' doesn't fair well at the box office," one insider whispered.
Like many a struggling actor, Tom can always fall back on waiting tables inbetween gigs.
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