Birthday: January 07, 1964

As the nephew of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Nicolas Cage altered his last name to avoid accusations of nepotism. (He chose "Cage" both out of admiration for avant-garde musician John Cage and en homage to comic book hero Luke Cage). Even if he had retained the family name, it isn't likely that anyone would consider Cage holding fast to his uncle's coattails. Time ...more
  • 2002
  • Toronto Film Critics Association
  • Best Actor
  • Adaptation
  • win
  • 2002
  • Golden Globe
  • Best Actor - Musical or Comedy
  • Adaptation
  • nom
  • 2002
  • Screen Actors Guild
  • Best Actor
  • Adaptation
  • nom
  • 2007
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  • Cris Johnson
  • 2007
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