Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nicolas Cage
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nicolas Cage made an impact.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2006: Intermedia Defunct
By 2006, Intermedia, which Nicolas Cage's production company Saturn Films was once a part of, was defunct.
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.
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.
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.
2010: The Sorcerer's Apprentice Release
In 2010, Nicolas Cage starred in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, playing the role of the sorcerer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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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