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      • After several lacklustre films in the early 1990s, Cage earned critical acclaim with his Oscar -winning performance as a self-destructive alcoholic writer in Leaving Las Vegas. He went on to star in a series of large-budget explosive-laden films that were hits at the box office.
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    Born into the Coppola family, Cage began his career in films such as Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) and Valley Girl (1983), as well as various films by his uncle Francis Ford Coppola such as Rumble Fish (1983), The Cotton Club (1984), and Peggy Sue Got Married (1986).

  3. Sep 17, 2024 · Nicholas Cage is a American actor, perhaps best known for his performances in action films and big-budget summer blockbusters. He received an Academy Award for his work in Leaving Las Vegas (1995). His other notable movies include Raising Arizona, The Rock, Face/Off, Adaptation, and National Treasure and its sequel.

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  4. Mar 6, 2024 · Actor Nicolas Cage has starred in ‘Moonstruck’ and ‘The Rock,’ among many other movies. He is nominated for a 2024 Golden Globe Award.

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  5. After his first film role (in Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)), he adopted the stage name of Cage, because he wanted to assure himself that any success he had was based on his own merits, not the fame of his uncle, Francis Ford Coppola.

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  6. Nicolas Cage is in fact an invention of Nicolas Coppola, the nephew of filmmaker (and wine-maker) Francis Ford Coppola, who decided to ditch the famous surname to shake off the pressure that...

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  7. Nov 19, 2023 · With his gripping portrayals of complex protagonists and ability to draw audiences, Cage became one of Hollywood‘s highest-paid and most in-demand actors. Nicolas Cage Career Timeline. 1982: Makes his acting debut in Fast Times at Ridgemont High ; 1983: First lead role in Valley Girl ; 1987: Wins Best Actor award at Cannes Film Festival for ...

  8. Jul 8, 2024 · The wobbly distinction between reality and artifice fascinates Nicolas Cage. The first time we encountered each other was in 2001, during the making of “Adaptation”—a film based on Charlie ...