Tom Cruise's first Oscar nomination was in one of the best war movies ever made—Born on the Fourth of July. The biographical anti-war movie follows the true story of Ron Kovic, whose patriotism ...

Tom Cruise is no different here in his first Academy Award-nominated role was as Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. Cruise expertly gives credence and perspective to Kovic’s memoir, which the film ...

Who dared to beat Tom Cruise to the Oscars punch? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Tom Cruise's first Oscar nomination was ...