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In 1976, if you had told fourteen-year-old Franciscan seminary student Thomas Cruise Mapother IV that one day in the not too distant future he would be Tom Cruise, one of the top 100 movie stars of all time, he would have probably grinned and told you that his ambition was to join the priesthood. Nonetheless, this sensitive, deeply religious youngster who was born in 1962 in Syracuse, New York, was destined to become one of the highest paid and most sought after actors in screen history.
Tom is the only son (among four children) of nomadic parents, Mary Lee (Pfeiffer), a special education teacher, and Thomas Cruise Mapother III, an electrical engineer. His parents were both from Louisville, Kentucky, and he has German, Irish, and English ancestry. Young Tom spent his boyhood always on the move, and by the time he was 14 he had attended 15 different schools in the U.S. and Canada. He finally settled in Glen Ridge, New Jersey with his mother and her new husband. While in high school, Tom wanted to become a priest but pretty soon he developed an interest in acting and abandoned his plans of becoming a priest, dropped out of school, and at age 18 headed for New York and a possible acting career. The next 15 years of his life are the stuff of legends. He made his film debut with a small part in Endless Love (1981) and from the outset exhibited an undeniable box office appeal to both male and female audiences.
With handsome movie star looks and a charismatic smile, within 5 years Tom Cruise was starring in some of the top-grossing films of the 1980s including Top Gun (1986); The Color of Money (1986), Rain Man (1988) and Born on the Fourth of July (1989). By the 1990s he was one of the highest-paid actors in the world earning an average 15 million dollars a picture in such blockbuster hits as Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994), Mission: Impossible (1996) and Jerry Maguire (1996), for which he received an Academy Award Nomination for best actor. Tom Cruise's biggest franchise, Mission Impossible, has also earned a total of 3 billion dollars worldwide. Tom Cruise has also shown lots of interest in producing, with his biggest producer credits being the Mission Impossible franchise.
In 1990 he renounced his devout Catholic beliefs and embraced The Church of Scientology claiming that Scientology teachings had cured him of the dyslexia that had plagued him all of his life. A kind and thoughtful man well known for his compassion and generosity, Tom Cruise is one of the best liked members of the movie community. He was married to actress Nicole Kidman until 2001. Thomas Cruise Mapother IV has indeed come a long way from the lonely wanderings of his youth to become one of the biggest movie stars ever.Stacee Jaxx- Cinematographer
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Cinematographer Bojan Bazelli, ASC is a master image maker who leads the way with his visually groundbreaking work. He's currently filming with director David Lowery on Peter Pan. Previously, Bazelli lensed 6 Underground, Netflix's largest budgeted feature to date, helmed by director Michael Bay and starring Ryan Reynolds.The movie was released on December13, and Underwater, director William Eubank's subterranean thriller starring Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel and T.J. Miller, hitting theaters January 10, 2020. He also shot director Gore Verbinski's Cure for Wellness. The director-DP duo previously collaborated on The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, and on the psychological horror film The Ring. 2016 saw the release of two films for Bazelli: Disney's critically acclaimed, live-action remake of Pete's Dragon, directed by David Lowery; and Spectral, a sci-fi thriller tracking a special ops team dispatched to fight supernatural beings who have taken over New York City. Bazelli's long list of credits also include iconic movie-musicals: director Adam Shankman's musical Rock of Ages, starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Paul Giamatti, Russell Brand and Mary J. Blige; Burlesque, starring pop superstars Cher and Christina Aguilera; and the blockbuster hit Hairspray for Shankman. Bazelli's signature aesthetic stylings are also on view in Mr. and Mrs. Smith for director Doug Liman, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Acknowledged for Best Cinematography in both 1996 and 1998 at the prestigious American Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) show, Bazelli's contribution to the evolution of the art and technique of the American television commercial is profound. He is one of the few cinematographers to have received the honor twice since the event's inception and is also the proud owner of a Gold and a Silver CLIO award. He graduated prestigious Praque film school FAMU. He is a member the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC),cinematographer- Make-Up Department
Sean Flanigan was born on 5 October 1967. Sean is known for The Irishman (2019), The Many Saints of Newark (2021) and House of Cards (2013).key hair stylist- Make-Up Department
In our current culture of celebrity hair stylists and makeup artists, Los Angeles based Camille Friend is one to watch in the years ahead. As a young child Camille had her heart set on a career in the beauty business. Coming from a family of hairstylists, Camille spent her childhood in salons developing skills and product knowledge that gained her entry into the world of hairstyling, and enabled her foray into a professional career by the tender age of seventeen.
It didn't take long for Camille to map out a plan that took her from her hometown of Tempe, Arizona to Los Angeles to further her career. Within two years of her landing in L.A., Camille had established herself as a prominent hairstylist.
Camille landed a coveted position with Sebastian International as a platform instructor and color specialist by training at the industries most reputable establishments such as Vidal Sassoon and John Atchinson, where she learned master precision haircutting techniques.
This in depth training prepared Camille for her future in the entertainment business, where by her mid-twenties, Camille Friend was on her way to becoming a forerunner in the industry.
Camille's credits cover all mediums from film to television, to print and music videos. Her diversity of impressive movie projects read like a well-developed script. Some of Camille's feature films include Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Hunger Games Mockingjay Pt. 1&2, Hateful 8, Dreamgirls, Captain America-Civil War, Django, Miles Ahead, and The Help, to name a few.
Camille's dexterous talents reflect her ability to do period looks that require her expertise with lace front wigs. Utilizing her creativity and specialized skills, Camille has worked with such luminary entertainers as Elizabeth Banks, Sam Jackson, Julianne Moore, and Don Cheadle, among others.
This sort of success comes from Camille's dedication, training and innovative skills as Camille modestly states, "A lot of my success has to do with being in the right place at the right time, but most important I was prepared for the opportunities that presented themselves."
Camille also feels that finding a mentor was instrumental to her career development, "I was lucky to find guidance today. This industry is always changing and providing new opportunities for growth. Striving for excellence, to be the best and most knowledgeable professional at all times, is the philosophy I live by."
What's next for this star on the rise, product development and teaching educational class and a You-Tube channel? With that in mind what words does this hairstylist live by, "Keep the art of hairstyling alive....Forever."
In 2016, Camille was honored to be invited by the The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences® to become an Academy® member, and represent excellence in her craft.hair department head- Sound Department
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Kami Asgar was born on 26 May 1965 in Iran. He is a producer and actor, known for Gran Turismo (2023), Apocalypto (2006) and Zombieland (2009).supervising sound editor- Camera and Electrical Department
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Stephen Consentino is known for The Adjustment Bureau (2011), Limitless (2011) and Money Monster (2016).camera operator- Camera and Electrical Department
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Born and educated in the UK, David knew from age 9 he wanted to be a photographer. He began in the Stills Department at MGM studios in the UK, rapidly making the transition to shooting on set, forging a career as a world-renowned stills and specialist photographer. The genres of Action, War, Sci-Fi, and Musicals are personal favorites and have resulted in multi award-winning images. David's career includes 11 collaborations to-date with Steven Spielberg, numerous musicals ranging from Jesus Christ Superstar, Chicago, Nine, Rock of Ages and Dreamgirls... Science Fiction includes Oblivion and Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise with whom he has collaborated on 15 projects to date, plus the famed photograph of Tom atop the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai. Renowned projects include Star Wars - The Force Awakens, Star Wars VIII, , Jack Reacher, Horse Soldiers and Mission Impossible - Fallout.
David relocated to U.S A, retaining dual citizenship. Based in Los Angeles, he works worldwide on feature, television, marketing/advertising and publicity projects. He is the winner of numerous accolades and awards including 2006 ICG/Publicists Guild Award for Excellence in Unit Stills Photography and the 2011 S.O.C. Lifetime Achievement Award for Still Photography. David James is also the author of thirteen photography books including the Indiana Jones and The Crystal Skull Photo Journal and the Mission Impossible- Ghost Protocol, A Shooting Diary. His work is exhibited in galleries, international collections and published around the globe, as well as in the archives of the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library, and the Professional Photographers of America. David is a founding member and also past president of the Society of Motion Picture Stills Photographers (SMPSP). David is mentor for a new generation of still photographers ,also participating in Photography Symposiums ,Conferences, Media Workshops and Festivals worldwide as a sought after speaker.still photographer- Additional Crew
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Claire Raskind is known for Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and Venom (2018).unit publicist- Producer
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Adam Shankman was born on 27 November 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Hairspray (2007), A Walk to Remember (2002) and Disenchanted (2022).executive producer- Actor
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Justin was born and raised in Washington, DC, the son of Phyllis (Grissim), a writer for The Washington Post, and Eugene Theroux, a corporate lawyer. He is a nephew of writer Paul Theroux and a cousin of journalists Louis Theroux and Marcel Theroux. His father is of French-Canadian and Italian descent, and his mother has English and German ancestry. Theroux graduated from Bennington College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then moved to New York City to pursue a career in the visual arts, but soon found himself immersed in stage acting. He starred in numerous off Broadway plays before his feature film career began. Justin's film career includes work both in front of and behind the camera as writer, director & actor. He has written on several high-profile films such as Iron Man 2, Tropic Thunder, and Rock of Ages. He lives in Los Angeles, estranged from wife, Jennifer Aniston.writer- Producer
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Ruben Fleischer was born on 31 October 1974 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is a producer and director, known for Zombieland (2009), Gangster Squad (2013) and Venom (2018). He has been married to Holly Shakoor Fleischer since 10 November 2012.director