How many times has Tom Cruise been nominated for an Oscar?

Explanation

Tom Cruise broke through with the 1983 film 'Risky Business' but only gained real fame with the 1986 film 'Top Gun'. Cruise has been nominated for 3 Oscars, for: 'Born on the Fourth of July', 'Jerry Maguire' and 'Magnolia'. Apart from his acting career, Tom Cruise is also co-owner of United Artists. Tom Cruise has had several wives, some of whom he has also performed with: Cruise has shared the white screen three times with ex-wife Nicole Kidman ('Days of Thunder', 'Far & Away' and 'Eyes Wide Shut').