He Was Educated At Elite Acting Schools

The Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actors Studio in New York City are two prestigious dramatic arts schools where Tom Cruise studied acting. The Neighborhood Playhouse was founded in 1915 and is known for emphasizing the Meisner technique. Meanwhile, the Actors Studio was founded in 1947 and has enjoyed a sterling reputation for its method acting approach since.

Tom studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse for two years and then honed his craft at the Actors Studio for one year. The time spent in these schools was invaluable in helping him develop the skills and techniques necessary to become one of Hollywood’s most successful actors.