Nicolas Cage Celebrates His 58th Birthday Today!

Nicolas Cage has turned 58 on January 7!

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He was born on January 7, 1964 in Long Beach, California.

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Nicolas Cage was actually born as Nicolas Kim Coppola.

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He is part of the Coppola family, who have become famous for their acting and directing.

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Cage’s uncle is Francis Ford Coppola, who directed Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro.

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Nicolas changed his name to Nicolas Cage, inspired by the Marvel superhero Luke Cage.

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Cage’s first film role began in 1982 with “Fast Times at Ridgemont High.”

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He also appeared in “Face/Off,” “National Treasure,” “Ghost Rider,” and “Pig.”

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His next film, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 22, 2022.

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