Look A Like
When Cruise took the role of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg in WWII drama Valkyrie, it was because upon seeing a photograph of the real life Stauffenbreg, Cruise thought that he actually resembled him. For this role, Cruise was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actor.
Treating His Dyslexia
When he was a child, Cruise struggled with dyslexia, and he claims he was functionally illiterate up until he was taught the Hubbard Study Technology learning method through Scientology. He is a devoted member of the Church of Scientology and has credited the teaching methods with helping him overcome his struggles.