Tom Cruise has been selected to receive an honorary Oscar at this year’s Governors Awards. Academy President Janet Yang justified the award by stating that Cruise has “an extraordinary career and commitment to the filmmaking community.”
The award comes after four nominations in competitive Oscar categories: two for Best Actor, one for Best Supporting Actor, and one for Best Picture—albeit he has not won any.
This achievement is only the latest in a series of milestones the actor has reached in his long career. In this gallery, we take a look back on his life and career. Simply click on for more.