History of Nicolas Cage in Timeline
Nicolas Cage, born Nicolas Kim Coppola, is a celebrated American actor and film producer. His career boasts numerous awards, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He's been nominated for two BAFTA Awards. Cage is renowned for his versatility and has cultivated a dedicated cult following through his diverse roles across various film genres.
1940: Original Construction of Bel Air Home
In 1940, Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home, which later faced foreclosure, was originally built for $110,000. This home was also owned by Dean Martin and singer Tom Jones.
April 1995: Marriage to Patricia Arquette
In April 1995, Nicolas Cage married actress Patricia Arquette. The marriage ended in divorce in 2001.
1995: Academy Award for Leaving Las Vegas
In 1995, Nicolas Cage won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Leaving Las Vegas.
1997: Purchase of Action Comics #1
In 1997, Nicolas Cage purchased Action Comics #1 for $110,000.
1998: Induction into Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1998, Nicolas Cage was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a motion pictures star located at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.
1999: Sean Penn's Comments on Cage's Acting
In 1999, after Nicolas Cage's series of mainstream thriller films, Sean Penn commented that Cage was "no longer an actor" but "more like a performer."
2000: Theft of Action Comics #1
In 2000, Nicolas Cage's Action Comics #1 was stolen from him, and he received an insurance payment on the item.
May 2001: Honorary Doctorate from California State University
In May 2001, Nicolas Cage was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by California State University, Fullerton, and spoke at the commencement ceremony.
2001: Saturn Films Part of Intermedia
In 2001, Nicolas Cage's production company, Saturn Films, was referred to as 'Intermedia-based', suggesting it was part of Intermedia.
August 10, 2002: Marriage to Lisa Marie Presley
On August 10, 2002, Nicolas Cage married singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley in Kamuela, Hawaii.
November 25, 2002: Divorce Filing from Lisa Marie Presley
On November 25, 2002, Nicolas Cage filed for divorce from Lisa Marie Presley, just 107 days after their marriage.
2002: Unpaid Taxes From 2002 to 2004
From 2002 to 2004, the Internal Revenue Service had a lien for more than $350,000 in unpaid taxes against Nicolas Cage.
2002: Academy Award Nomination for Adaptation
In 2002, Nicolas Cage was nominated for a second Academy Award for his role in the film Adaptation.
2002: Auction of Vintage Comics Collection
In 2002, Nicolas Cage, an avid comic book fan, auctioned off his collection of 400 vintage comics through Heritage Auctions for over $1.6 million.
2003: Sean Penn Praises Cage's Performance in Matchstick Men
Despite previous criticism, in 2003, Sean Penn, after winning an Oscar, described Nicolas Cage's performance in Matchstick Men as one of the best of the year.
May 24, 2004: Divorce Finalized from Lisa Marie Presley
On May 24, 2004, Nicolas Cage's divorce from Lisa Marie Presley was finalized.
July 30, 2004: Marriage to Alice Kim
On July 30, 2004, Nicolas Cage married Alice Kim at a private ranch in northern California.
2004: Unpaid Taxes From 2002 to 2004
From 2002 to 2004, the Internal Revenue Service had a lien for more than $350,000 in unpaid taxes against Nicolas Cage.
2004: Property Purchase on Paradise Island
In 2004, Nicolas Cage bought a property on Paradise Island, Bahamas.
2005: Birth of Son Kal-El
In 2005, Alice Kim gave birth to her son Kal-El with Nicolas Cage.
May 2006: Purchase of Island in the Exuma Archipelago
In May 2006, Nicolas Cage purchased a 40-acre island in the Exuma archipelago, located southeast of Nassau.
2006: Intermedia Defunct
By 2006, Intermedia, which Nicolas Cage's production company Saturn Films was once a part of, was defunct.
August 2007: Purchase of Grey Craig Manor
In August 2007, Nicolas Cage purchased "Grey Craig", a 24,000-square-foot country manor in Middletown, Rhode Island.
November 2007: Research for The Wrestler
In November 2007, Nicolas Cage was spotted backstage at a Ring of Honor wrestling show in New York City doing research for the lead role in The Wrestler. He later dropped out of the production due to lack of preparation time, and director Darren Aronofsky chose Mickey Rourke for the role instead.
2007: Creation of Comic Book Voodoo Child
In 2007, Nicolas Cage created a comic book with his son Weston called Voodoo Child, which was published by Virgin Comics.
2007: Cage's Shopping Spree
In 2007, Nicolas Cage went on a shopping spree that included the purchase of three additional residences, 22 automobiles including 9 Rolls Royces, 12 expensive pieces of jewelry, and 47 purchases of artwork and exotic items, as stated by his business manager.
2007: Unpaid Federal Income Tax
In 2007, the IRS alleged that Nicolas Cage failed to pay over $6.2 million in federal income tax.
2008: Bangkok Dangerous Release
In 2008, Nicolas Cage starred in the film Bangkok Dangerous as Joe, a contract killer who experiences a change of heart while working in Bangkok.
2008: Kathleen Turner's Memoir Allegations
In her 2008 memoir, Send Your Roses, Kathleen Turner falsely alleged that Nicolas Cage had stolen a chihuahua and was arrested twice for drunk driving while filming Peggy Sue Got Married. Cage won a libel action against her, her publisher, and Associated Newspapers.
July 14, 2009: IRS Files Tax Lien Against Cage
On July 14, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed documents in New Orleans regarding a federal tax lien against property owned by Nicolas Cage in Louisiana, concerning unpaid federal taxes.
October 16, 2009: Cage Files Lawsuit Against Business Manager
On October 16, 2009, Nicolas Cage filed a $20 million lawsuit against his business manager, Samuel J. Levin, alleging negligence and fraud.
November 12, 2009: Foreclosure Sale of LaLaurie House
On November 12, 2009, Nicolas Cage's "Most Haunted House in America", also known as "The LaLaurie House", was foreclosed and sold at auction for $5.5 million due to his financial problems.
December 2009: Christina Fulton Sues Cage
In December 2009, Christina Fulton sued Nicolas Cage for $13 million and for the house in which she was living, following an order for her to leave due to Cage's financial difficulties.
2009: Sale of Schloss Neidstein
In 2009, Nicolas Cage sold the medieval castle Schloss Neidstein in Germany for $2.5 million.
2009: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Release
In 2009, Nicolas Cage starred in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, directed by Werner Herzog, as a corrupt police officer with addictions. The film was well-received, and Cage's performance was lauded.
2009: Knowing Release
In 2009, Nicolas Cage starred in the science fiction thriller Knowing, portraying an MIT professor who discovers predictions in a time capsule that suggest the world's end. The film was a box office success on its opening weekend.
2009: Appointment as UN Ambassador for Global Justice
In 2009, Nicolas Cage was appointed as a UN ambassador for Global Justice by the United Nations, recognizing his humanitarian efforts.
2009: Norm Golightly Leaves Saturn Films
In 2009, Norm Golightly ended his twelve-year tenure as president of Nicolas Cage's production company, Saturn Films.
April 2010: Failed Foreclosure Auction of Bel Air Home
In April 2010, Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home, which had six loans totaling $18 million, failed to sell at a foreclosure auction despite an opening offer of $10.4 million.
November 2010: Sale of Bel Air Home
In November 2010, Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home was eventually sold for $10.5 million after a previous failed foreclosure auction.
2010: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Release
In 2010, Nicolas Cage starred in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, playing the role of the sorcerer.
March 2011: Recovery of Stolen Action Comics #1
In March 2011, the Action Comics #1, stolen from Nicolas Cage in 2000, was found in a storage locker in the San Fernando Valley and verified by ComicConnect.com.
April 15, 2011: Arrest in New Orleans
On April 15, 2011, Nicolas Cage was arrested in New Orleans' French Quarter on suspicion of domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace, and public intoxication.
May 5, 2011: Charges Dropped Against Cage
On May 5, 2011, the New Orleans District Attorney announced that the charges against Nicolas Cage from his April arrest had been dropped.
May 31, 2011: Scheduled Court Appearance
Nicolas Cage was ordered to appear in court on May 31, 2011, following his arrest in New Orleans.
June 2011: Settlement of Fulton Lawsuit
In June 2011, Nicolas Cage and Christina Fulton settled her $13 million lawsuit against him.
November 2011: Auction of Action Comics #1
In November 2011, Nicolas Cage sold his Action Comics #1 in an online auction managed by Heritage Auctions for a record-breaking $2.16 million to assist paying his tax liens and other debts.
2011: Season of the Witch and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Release
In 2011, Nicolas Cage starred in Season of the Witch as a 14th-century knight, and reprised his role in the Ghost Rider sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.
August 30, 2013: Joe Premieres at Venice International Film Festival
On August 30, 2013, the film Joe, starring Nicolas Cage, premiered at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. Cage plays a tormented man who protects a young boy from his abusive father.
2013: Re-Appointment as UN Ambassador for Global Justice
In 2013, Nicolas Cage was re-appointed as a UN ambassador for Global Justice, continuing his work with the United Nations.
2013: Ethan Hawke's comments on Cage's acting style
In 2013, actor Ethan Hawke stated that Nicolas Cage is "the only actor since Marlon Brando that's actually done anything new with the art", praising Cage for his unique presentation style of acting.
2014: Forbes' Top 10 List Exclusion
In 2014, Nicolas Cage failed to make Forbes' Top 10 List of highest-paid actors, despite having earned $40 million in 2009.
January 2016: Divorce from Alice Kim
In January 2016, Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim divorced.
May 20, 2016: Dog Eat Dog Premieres at Cannes Film Festival
On May 20, 2016, Dog Eat Dog, starring Nicolas Cage, premiered as the closing entry for the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
November 4, 2016: Dog Eat Dog Released in the United States
On November 4, 2016, the film Dog Eat Dog, starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Paul Schrader, was released in the United States.
May 2017: Cage Reportedly Taking Film Roles to Pay Off Debts
By May 2017, Nicolas Cage, with a net worth of around $25 million, was reportedly "taking [film] roles left and right" in order to pay off his remaining debts.
2017: Mom and Dad Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
In 2017, Mom and Dad, a horror comedy film starring Nicolas Cage, premiered in the Midnight Madness section at the Toronto International Film Festival.
December 2018: Cage Signs on for Color Out of Space
In December 2018, Nicolas Cage signed on to play the lead role in Richard Stanley's Color Out of Space, based on the H. P. Lovecraft short story.
December 2018: Prisoners of the Ghostland Announced
In December 2018, it was announced that Sion Sono was working on Prisoners of the Ghostland, starring Nicolas Cage, as his first overseas and English-language production.
2018: Mandy Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
In 2018, Nicolas Cage starred in the action thriller film Mandy, which premiered on January 19 at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim.
2018: Voice acting roles in animated films
In 2018, Nicolas Cage voiced Clark Kent / Superman in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies and voiced Peter Parker / Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
January 28, 2019: Love, Antosha Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
On January 28, 2019, Love, Antosha, a documentary about Anton Yelchin featuring Nicolas Cage as the narrator, premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
March 2019: Marriage to Erika Koike and Annulment Filing
In March 2019, Nicolas Cage married Erika Koike in Las Vegas but filed for an annulment four days later.
September 7, 2019: Color Out of Space Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
On September 7, 2019, Color Out of Space premiered in the Midnight Madness portion of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, where Nicolas Cage was awarded for his role.
January 24, 2020: Color Out of Space Released in the United States
On January 24, 2020, Color Out of Space, starring Nicolas Cage, was released in 81 theaters in the United States.
May 2020: Cage Cast as Joe Exotic in Tiger King Series
In May 2020, Nicolas Cage was announced to be playing the role of Joe Exotic in a scripted Tiger King series.
2020: Endorsement of Andrew Yang for President
During the 2020 election, Nicolas Cage endorsed Andrew Yang for president.
January 31, 2021: Prisoners of the Ghostland Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
On January 31, 2021, Prisoners of the Ghostland, starring Nicolas Cage, had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
February 16, 2021: Marriage to Riko Shibata
On February 16, 2021, Nicolas Cage married Riko Shibata.
July 2021: Tiger King Series Scrapped
In July 2021, the planned Tiger King series starring Nicolas Cage was scrapped.
2021: Pig Release and Acclaim
In 2021, Nicolas Cage produced and starred in the film Pig, receiving critical acclaim for his performance as Robin "Rob" Feld.
2022: Cage Pays Off Debts and Becomes Selective
By 2022, Nicolas Cage confirmed that he had finally paid off his debts and intended to be more selective with his film roles.
2022: Birth of daughter August
In 2022, Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata's daughter, August, was born.
2022: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Release and Acclaim
In 2022, Nicolas Cage gained further acclaim for portraying a fictionalized version of himself in the action comedy film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
2023: Donation to Channel Seven Perth Telethon
During 2023, while filming The Surfer in Western Australia, Nicolas Cage personally donated AU$5,000 to the Channel Seven Perth Telethon.
2023: Role as Dracula in Renfield and Other Projects
In 2023, Nicolas Cage portrayed Dracula in the horror comedy film Renfield, became a playable character in the video game Dead by Daylight, and reprised his role as Superman in The Flash.
2023: Dream Scenario Release and Golden Globe Nomination
In 2023, Nicolas Cage starred in Dream Scenario, resulting in his fifth Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Paul.
2023: Equivalent Value of Bel Air Home's Original Cost
In 2023, the $110,000 cost to construct Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home in 1940 was equivalent to about $1.9 million.
2023: Announced role as Spider-Man Noir
In early 2023, it was announced that Nicolas Cage was set to play a live action version of Peter Parker / Spider-Man Noir on Amazon Prime Video.
July 2024: Weston Cage's Arrest
In July 2024, Nicolas Cage's son, Weston Cage, was arrested for assaulting multiple people with a deadly weapon, including his mother. He was later released on a $150,000 bond.
July 2024: Spider-Noir Title Confirmed and Longlegs Release
In July 2024, the Spider-Man Noir show was confirmed to be titled Spider-Noir, and Nicolas Cage starred in the horror thriller film Longlegs.
September 2024: Filming Begins for Spider-Noir
In September 2024, filming for the Spider-Noir show began in Los Angeles, starring Nicolas Cage.
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