Nicolas Cage (born January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California, U.S.) is an American actor and producer. Born Nicolas Kim Coppola, he adopted a stage name early in his career and began acting in the 1980s, building a reputation through distinctive performances that blended intensity, unpredictability, and emotional commitment.
He gained critical acclaim with Leaving Las Vegas, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor, and became a major star through films such as The Rock, Con Air, Face/Off, and National Treasure. Known for bold and unconventional acting choices, he established one of the most unique screen identities in modern cinema.
He has continued appearing in a wide range of projects, earning renewed acclaim for films like Pig and Dream Scenario. With a career spanning decades, remarkable versatility, and lasting cultural influence, he remains a defining figure whose work has shaped action, drama, comedy, and independent filmmaking.