Biography
Who is Nicolas Cage?
Early life and real name
Nicolas Cage was born Nicholas Kim Coppola on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California. His father, August Coppola, worked as a literature professor, while his mother, Joy Vogelsang, was a professional dancer and choreographer. He grew up in a family with deep roots in the arts, as his uncle is the famous director Francis Ford Coppola. He was raised in a Catholic household and has two brothers named Marc and Christopher.
How Nicolas became famous
The actor made his first film appearance with a small part in Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982. He quickly moved into leading roles, starring in the 1983 romantic comedy Valley Girl and several films directed by his uncle, including Rumble Fish and The Cotton Club. His performance in the 1987 film Moonstruck alongside Cher brought him significant attention and his first Golden Globe nomination. That same year, he starred in the Coen brothers' comedy Raising Arizona.
Career highlights and action movies
During the late 1990s, Nicolas transitioned into a major action star with a string of box office hits. He starred in the 1996 thriller The Rock and followed it with Con Air and Face/Off in 1997. He also led the cast of the 2000 remake of Gone in 60 Seconds. His success continued into the new millennium with the National Treasure adventure series and the Ghost Rider superhero films. These roles helped him build a dedicated global following.
Family and personal life
Nicolas has been married five times throughout his life. His former wives include actress Patricia Arquette, singer Lisa Marie Presley, Alice Kim Cage, and Erika Koike. He is currently married to Riko Shibata. He has also been in long-term relationships with Laura Dern and Christina Fulton. He is a father to three children named Weston, Kal-El, and August Francesca.
Birthday and age
Nicolas Cage was born on January 7, 1964, which makes Nicolas 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Nicolas shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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