Cruise's career has blossomed with significant roles in a variety of films, including a billiards-themed drama and a story about a waiter, the latter of which earned him a nomination for a lesser-known award. He also starred in a film that won an Academy Award for Best Actor, portrayed a paralyzed Vietnam War soldier in a drama film, won a Golden Globe Award, and received his first Academy Award nomination.
In the Nineties, Cruise starred in a racing film and played a vampire in a gothic drama based on a best-selling novel, which was well received despite initial casting controversy. He starred in and produced a spy movie that was a huge success at the box office and received critical acclaim for a film called The Sports Agent, earning another Golden Globe and Oscar nomination.
His later films included a psychological thriller and a science fiction film. He continued to find success with period dramas, receiving a Golden Globe Award nomination and critical acclaim for a gripping film in which he played a professional killer. Another big success was the sci-fi disaster film.
