Nicolas Capril

Nicolas Cage was born Nicholas Coppola in 1964 in Long Beach, California. [1] Cage is the nephew of famed film auteur Francis Ford Coppola, which may certainly contribute to his intense, often called idiosyncratic, dedication to his craft. [2] His debut film role was a small one in Amy Heckerling's 1982 classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High. [1] But remember, there are no small roles, only small actors, and Cage quickly became known for his distinctive acting style. Never understated, and always daring, Cage has starred in many films both winners and losers, including 1995's Leaving Las Vegas, for which Cage won an Academy Award. [2] With popular memes stemming from his iconic performances in films such as Vampire's Kiss (1988), em>Con Air (1997), The Wicker Man (2006), many of Cage's notoriously bad films (but not necessarily bad performances) have become cult classics.

[1] Cage, Nicolas. (2011). In L. Rodger & J. Bakewell, Chambers Biographical Dictionary (9th ed.). Chambers Harrap. https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6MTIxMjE0Mg==?aid=237304

[2] Cage, Nicolas (Nicholas Coppola) (1964- ). (2006). In Chambers Film Factfinder (1st ed.). Chambers Harrap. https://search.credoreference.com/articles/Qm9va0FydGljbGU6OTYxMDEz?aid=237304

Learn more about Cage's place in film history, including about his uncle, Francis Ford Coppola.

For instance, did you know that Nicolas Cage already has a burial plot (with a pretty famous grave marker) in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans? Pretty neat stuff.