Guide Note

David Miscavige is the worldwide leader of the Church of Scientology. He is also the chairman of the board of the Religious Technology Center, which owns the rights to the ideas expressed in L. Ron Hubbard's Dianetics.

Fast Facts

1. Born: April 30, 1960
2. Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3. Resides at Scientology's Gold Base, near Hemet, California
4. Spouse: Shelly Miscavige (1981)
5. Second-generation Scientologist
6. Named Chairman of the Board RTC in 1986
7. Former assistant to L. Ron Hubbard
8. Parents: Loretta and Ron Miscavige Sr.
9. Has three siblings
10. Was best man at Tom Cruise's wedding to Katie Holmes¹
11. The BBC refers to Miscavige as Tom Cruise's "best friend"¹

1. April 30, 1960: Born
2. 1971: Joined Scientology
3. 1976: Joined the Sea Organization
4. 1977: Cameraman for L. Ron Hubbard
5. 1981: In charge of the Watchdog Committee and the All Clear Unit
6. 1986: Gave first announcement of Hubbard's death
7. 1990: Formed Citizens for an Alternative Tax System
8. 1992: Gave an interview to Ted Koppell about the misconceptions about Scientology