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| Nicolas Cage | |
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| Born | Nicolas Kim Coppola January 7, 1964 (age 48) Long Beach, California |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Worked in | Adaptation. |
| Characters portrayed | Charlie Kaufman Donald Kaufman |
| Other works | Lord of War Leaving Las Vegas National Treasure Face/Off |
Nicolas Cage (born Nicolas Kim Coppola; January 7, 1964) is an wikipedia:Academy Award–winning American actor, producer and director, having appeared in over 60 films including Raising Arizona (1987), The Rock (1996), Face/Off (1997), Con Air (1997), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), Adaptation. (2002), National Treasure (2004), Lord of War (2005), Ghost Rider (2007), The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), Kick-Ass (2010), and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012).
Biography[]
The son of comparative literature professor August Coppola (a brother of director Francis Ford Coppola) and dancer/choreographer Joy Vogelsang, Cage changed his name early in his career to make his own reputation, succeeding brilliantly with a host of classic, quirky roles by the late 1980s.
Initially studying theatre at Beverly Hills High (though he dropped out at 17), he secured a bit part in Fast Times at Ridgemont High -- most of which was cut, dashing his hopes and leading to a job selling popcorn at the Fairfax Theater, thinking that would be the only route to a movie career. But a job reading lines with auditionees for uncle Francis' Rumble Fish landed him a role in that film, followed by the punk-rocker in Valley Girl, which was released first and truly launched his career.
His one-time passion for method acting reached a personal limit when he smashed a street-vendor's remote-control car to achieve the sense of rage needed for his gangster character in The Cotton Club.
In his early 20s, he dated Jenny Wright for two years and later linked to Uma Thurman. After a relationship of several years with Christina Fulton, a model, they split amicably and share custody of a son, Weston Cage.[1]
Acting style[]
In February 2011, Cage claimed to have created a new method of acting he calls "Nouveau Shamanic". He claims to have used the acting style throughout his career and one day plans to write a book about the method.[2]
Praise and criticism[]
Nicolas Cage's acting has been praised by influential film critic Roger Ebert who writes, in his "Great Movies" essay about the film Adaptation., that: "There are often lists of the great living male movie stars: De Niro, Nicholson and Pacino, usually. How often do you see the name of Nicolas Cage? He should always be up there. He's daring and fearless in his choice of roles, and unafraid to crawl out on a limb, saw it off and remain suspended in air. No one else can project inner trembling so effectively.... He always seems so earnest. However improbable his character, he never winks at the audience. He is committed to the character with every atom and plays him as if he were him."[3] Roger Ebert, in response to mixed reviews of Knowing and their focus on criticizing Cage, wrote an article in which he defends both Cage as an actor and the movie to which, in stark contrast to other critics, Ebert gave 4/4 stars.[4]
In the 68th Academy Awards, Cage was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Leaving Las Vegas.[5]
In May 2001, Cage was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by California State University, Fullerton. He spoke at the commencement ceremony.[6]
Despite such praise, Cage has his detractors. Cage has been criticized for choosing to star in big-budget, action-adventure movies rather than smaller, character-driven dramas, the type of film that initially garnered him praise.[7] In 1999, one-time friend Sean Penn expressed that sentiment to the New York Times, declaring Cage "no longer an actor."[8]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brubaker | Extra | Uncredited |
| 1981 | Best of Times | Nicholas | |
| 1982 | Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Brad's Bud | As Nicolas Coppola |
| 1983 | The Outsiders | Man in rumble scene | Uncredited |
| 1983 | Valley Girl | Randy | |
| 1983 | Rumble Fish | Smokey | |
| 1984 | Racing with the Moon | Nicky and Bud | |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Vincent Dwyer | |
| 1984 | Birdy | Sergeant Al Columbato | |
| 1986 | The Boy in Blue | Ned Hanlan | |
| 1986 | Peggy Sue Got Married | Charlie Bodell | |
| 1987 | Raising Arizona | H. I. McDunnough | |
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Ronny Cammareri | Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
| 1988 | Never on Tuesday | Man In Red Sports Car | Uncredited |
| 1989 | Vampire's Kiss | Peter Leow | Festival de Cine de Sitges Award for Best Actor Tied with Michael Gambon for The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male}} |
| 1990 | Tempo di uccidere | Enrico Silvestri | aka Time to Kill |
| 1990 | Fire Birds | Jake Preston | aka Wings of the Apache |
| 1990 | Wild at Heart | Sailor | |
| 1990 | Zandalee | Johnny | |
| 1992 | Honeymoon in Vegas | Jack Singer | Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
| 1993 | Amos & Andrew | Amos Odell | |
| 1993 | Deadfall | Eddie | |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | Himself | |
| 1994 | Red Rock West | Michael Williams | |
| 1994 | Guarding Tess | Doug Chesnic | |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You | Charlie Lang | |
| 1994 | Trapped in Paradise | Bill Firpo | |
| 1995 | Kiss of Death | Little Junior Brown | |
| 1995 | Leaving Las Vegas | Ben Sanderson | Academy Award for Best Actor Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor National Board of Review Award for Best Actor National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor San Sebastián International Film Festival San Sebastián International Film Festival Silver Seashell Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—Chlotrudis Awards 1996 Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male Nominated—London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor |
| 1996 | The Rock | Dr. Stanley Goodspeed | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in an Action/Adventure |
| 1997 | Con Air | Cameron Poe | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in an Action/Adventure |
| 1997 | Face/Off | Castor Troy/Sean Archer | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in an Action/Adventure Film Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Actor |
| 1998 | City of Angels | Seth | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in a Drama or Romance Film |
| 1998 | Snake Eyes | Rick Santoro | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in a Suspense Film |
| 1999 | 8mm | Tom Welles | |
| 1999 | Bringing Out the Dead | Frank Pierce | |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Randall "Memphis" Raines | Nominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in an Action Film |
| 2000 | The Family Man}} | Jack Campbell | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in a Comedy or Romance Film |
| 2000 | Welcome to Hollywood | Himself | |
| 2001 | Italian Soldiers | Himself | |
| 2001 | Captain Corelli's Mandolin | Captain Antonio Corelli | |
| 2001 | Christmas Carol: The Movie | Jacob Marley | Voice |
| 2002 | Windtalkers | Sgt. Joe Enders | |
| 2002 | Adaptation. | Charlie and Donald Kaufman | Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Chlotrudis Awards 2003 Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor Nominated—Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated—Visual Effects Society Visual Effects Society Award for Best Performance by an Actor in an Effects Film |
| 2002 | Sonny | Acid Yellow | Director Nominated—Deauville Film Festival Grand Prix du jury}} |
| 2003 | Matchstick Men | Roy Waller | |
| 2004 | National Treasure | Benjamin Gates | |
| 2005 | Lord of War | Yuri Orlov | |
| 2005 | The Weather Man}} | David Spritz | |
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Zoc | Voice |
| 2006 | The Wicker Man | Edward Malus | |
| 2006 | Too Tough To Die | Himself | |
| 2006 | World Trade Center | John McLoughlin | |
| 2007 | Ghost Rider | Ghost Rider/Johnny Blaze | |
| 2007 | Grindhouse | Dr. Fu Manchu | Segment: Werewolf Women of the S.S. |
| 2007 | Next | Cris Johnson | |
| 2007 | National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Benjamin Gates | |
| 2008 | Bangkok Dangerous | Joe | |
| 2009 | Knowing | Professor Jonathan "John" Koestler | |
| 2009 | G-Force | Speckles the Mole | Voice |
| 2009 | Astro Boy | Dr. Tenma | Voice |
| 2009 | The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans | Terrence McDonagh, The bad Lieutenant | Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Nominated—Chlotrudis Awards for Chlotrudis Award for Best Actor}} |
| 2010 | Kick-Ass | Damon Macready/Big Daddy | |
| 2010 | The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Balthazar Blake | |
| 2011 | Season of the Witch | Behman von Bleiruck | |
| 2011 | Drive Angry | Milton | |
| 2011 | Trespass | Kyle | |
| 2011 | Seeking Justice | Will Gerard | |
| 2012 | Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance | Ghost Rider/Johnny Blaze | |
| 2012 | Stolen | Will Montgomery | |
| 2012 | The Frozen Ground | Detective Glenn Flothe | Post-production |
| 2013 | The Croods | Crug[9] | Voice, Post-production |
| 2013 | Frank or Francis | The Emcee | Pre-production |
| 2013 | Joe [11] | Joe | Filming |
| TBA | The Expendables 3 | Pre-production |
References[]
- ↑ Biography for Nicolas Cage at IMDb.
- ↑ "Nicolas Cage Has His Own Acting Method and It’s Called ‘Nouveau Shamanic’" Movieline. Retrieved August 23, 2011
- ↑ "Adaptation. :: rogerebert.com :: Great Movies". rogerebert.suntimes.com. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080918/REVIEWS08/809180300/1004%20Adaptation. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Love and hate and "Knowing"
-- or, do wings have angels? :: rogerebert.com :: News & comment". rogerebert.suntimes.com. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090322/COMMENTARY/903229997. Retrieved August 15, 2010. - ↑ "1995 Academy Awards Winners and History". FilmSite.org. http://www.filmsite.org/aa95.html. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ↑ "CSU Newsline". Calstate.edu. April 16, 2001. http://www.calstate.edu/Newsline/Archive/00-01/010416-Ful.shtml. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
- ↑ Gleiberman, Owen. Nicolas Cage: Artist or hack? The choice is his March 21, 2009.
- ↑ People Magazine. "Picking on Nic: Nicolas Cage bites back after Sean Penn ridicules his career." April 5, 1999 Vol. 51 No. 12http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20127825,00.html
- ↑ Debruge, Peter (February 24, 2010). "Cage, Reynolds to star in CG caveman comedy". Variety (Reed Business Information). http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118015738.html?categoryid=13&cs=1. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (July 22, 2011). "Carell, Black and Cage eye Kaufman pic". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040291. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
- ↑ http://collider.com/nicolas-cage-joe-david-gordon-green/193943/