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Nicolas Cage
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January 7, 1964 in Long Beach, CA
Biography:Actor "Nicolas Cage" has always strived to make a name for himself based on his work, rather than on his lineage. As the nephew of filmmaker "Francis Ford Coppola", 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 and again, Cage travels to great lengths to add verisimilitude to his roles.

Born January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, CA, to a literature professor father and dancer/choreographer mother, Cage first caught the acting bug while a student at Beverly Hills High School. After graduation, he debuted on film with a small part in "Amy Heckerling"'s 1982 classic "Fast Times at Ridgemont High". Following a lead role in Martha... Full Biography

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Nicolas Cage in 2009
Nicolas Cage photographed in 2005
Nicolas Cage has his handprints and footprints set in cement outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in...
Nicolas Cage promotes "National Treasure" in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 13, 2004.
Nicolas Cage and wife Alice Kim attend the London premiere of "National Treasure" at Leicester...
Nicolas Cage attends the premiere of "Matchstick Men" at the Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sept....
Nicolas Cage attends the premiere of "Gone in 60 Seconds" at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood,...
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