Born in Long Beach, California, on January 7, 1964, Nicolas Cage is an American actor best known for his roles in action movies and high-budget summer blockbusters. His real name is Nicholas Kim Coppola.
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He won an Oscar for his performance in Leaving Las Vegas (1995).
Why did Nicholas Cage change his name?
Nicholas Kim Coppola was Nicolas Cage’s first name. He is Francis Ford Coppola’s nephew, the director of motion pictures. Cage started using the last name Cage to set himself apart from his uncle.
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Why did Nicholas Cage do so many movies?
In Paiella’s words, “What followed his father’s passing and his financial ruin was a ten-year odyssey to make as many movies as he could for as much money as he could to pay his debts.” At the time, Cage owed the IRS $14 million as well as “millions more” to other debtors, according to GQ.
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