Nicolas Cage – Biography
Full Name: Nicolas Kim Coppola
Date of Birth: January 7, 1964
Place of Birth: Long Beach, California, USA
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Years Active: 1981–present
Early Life & Education
Nicolas Cage was born into a family deeply connected to Hollywood. He is the nephew of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather). Wanting to build his career without relying on his famous last name, he changed it to “Cage”, inspired by comic book hero Luke Cage.
He attended Beverly Hills High School, where he developed a passion for acting. Instead of going to college, he pursued acting directly, landing his first role in 1981.
Hollywood Breakthrough & Rise to Fame
Cage started in small roles in the early 1980s, but his breakthrough came with Raising Arizona (1987) and Moonstruck (1987). His unique acting style, intense performances, and risk-taking roles made him a standout actor.
His career skyrocketed in 1995 when he won an Academy Award for Best Actor for Leaving Las Vegas. He then became a major action star in films like The Rock (1996) and Face/Off (1997).
Major Movies & Achievements
1980s – Early Success
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) – Small role in a teen classic
- Rumble Fish (1983) – Directed by his uncle, Francis Ford Coppola
- Birdy (1984) – First major dramatic role
- Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) – Time-travel romance
- Raising Arizona (1987) – Quirky comedy by the Coen Brothers
- Moonstruck (1987) – Romantic comedy with Cher
1990s – Oscar Win & Action Stardom
- Wild at Heart (1990) – Cult film by David Lynch
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) – Comedy hit
- Leaving Las Vegas (1995) – Won the Academy Award for Best Actor
- The Rock (1996) – Action hit with Sean Connery
- Con Air (1997) – Iconic action film
- Face/Off (1997) – Psychological thriller with John Travolta
- City of Angels (1998) – Romantic fantasy
- 8MM (1999) – Dark thriller
2000s – Blockbusters & Career Twists
- Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) – Car heist action film
- The Family Man (2000) – Christmas drama
- Adaptation (2002) – Earned Oscar nomination for playing twin brothers
- Matchstick Men (2003) – Con artist drama
- National Treasure (2004) – Massive box office hit
- Lord of War (2005) – War crime thriller
- The Weather Man (2005) – Underrated dark comedy
- Ghost Rider (2007) – Played Marvel’s Johnny Blaze
- National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) – Sequel success
- Knowing (2009) – Sci-fi thriller
2010s – Indie Films & Cult Status
- Kick-Ass (2010) – Played Big Daddy in superhero action comedy
- Drive Angry (2011) – Over-the-top action film
- Joe (2013) – Critically acclaimed indie drama
- Mandy (2018) – Horror-thriller, became a cult classic
- Color Out of Space (2019) – Sci-fi horror
2020s – Career Resurgence
- Pig (2021) – Emotional drama, one of his best performances
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) – Played a fictional version of himself
- Renfield (2023) – Played Dracula in horror-comedy
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Wins
- Best Actor – Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Nominations
- Best Actor – Adaptation (2002)
Other Major Awards & Honors
- Golden Globe Award – Won for Leaving Las Vegas
- Screen Actors Guild Award – Won for Leaving Las Vegas
- MTV Movie Award – Won for Face/Off
- Critics’ Choice Award – Won for Pig
Personal Life
Nicolas Cage has been married multiple times, including to Lisa Marie Presley (daughter of Elvis Presley). He has two sons, one of whom is named Kal-El, inspired by Superman.
Cage is known for his eccentric lifestyle, buying castles, rare artifacts, and even a dinosaur skull. However, due to financial troubles in the late 2000s, he took on many roles to recover financially.
Despite this, he remains one of Hollywood’s most unique and unpredictable actors.
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