Early Life and Education of Nicolas Cage: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Nicolas Cage, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Nicolas Cage, born Nicolas Kim Coppola, is a celebrated American actor and producer renowned for his versatility. He has garnered critical acclaim, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award, along with multiple BAFTA nominations. Cage's diverse filmography spans various genres, contributing to his widespread appeal and cult following.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1940: Construction of Bel Air Home

Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home was originally built in 1940 for $110,000.

January 7, 1964: Nicolas Cage's Birth

On January 7, 1964, Nicolas Kim Coppola, known professionally as Nicolas Cage, was born. He would become an American actor and film producer known for his versatility.

December 26, 1990: Birth of Weston Coppola Cage

On December 26, 1990, Nicolas Cage's son, Weston Coppola Cage, was born to Cage and actress Christina Fulton.

April 1995: Marriage to Patricia Arquette

In April 1995, Nicolas Cage married actress Patricia Arquette, marking his first marriage.

1997: Purchase of Action Comics #1

In 1997, Nicolas Cage purchased Action Comics #1 for $110,000, adding the rare comic to his collection.

2000: Theft of Action Comics #1

In 2000, Nicolas Cage's Action Comics #1 was stolen from him, leading to an insurance payment on the item.

May 2001: Awarded Honorary Doctorate

In May 2001, Nicolas Cage was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by California State University, Fullerton.

2001: Saturn Films Based at Intermedia

In 2001, Saturn Films, associated with Nicolas Cage, was identified as being "Intermedia-based", suggesting it was part of Intermedia.

August 10, 2002: Marriage to Lisa Marie Presley

On August 10, 2002, Nicolas Cage married Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, in Kamuela, Hawaii.

November 25, 2002: Divorce Filed from Lisa Marie Presley

On November 25, 2002, just 107 days after their wedding, Nicolas Cage filed for divorce from Lisa Marie Presley.

2002: Auction of Vintage Comic Book Collection

In 2002, Nicolas Cage, a comic book enthusiast, auctioned off his collection of 400 vintage comics through Heritage Auctions for over $1.6 million.

2002: Unpaid Taxes Dating From 2002 to 2004

The Internal Revenue Service had another lien for more than $350,000 in unpaid taxes dating from 2002 to 2004 against Nicolas Cage.

May 24, 2004: Divorce Finalized from Lisa Marie Presley

On May 24, 2004, the divorce between Nicolas Cage and 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: Purchase of Property on Paradise Island, Bahamas

In 2004, Nicolas Cage bought a property on Paradise Island, Bahamas, adding to his real estate portfolio.

2004: Unpaid Taxes Dating From 2002 to 2004

The Internal Revenue Service had another lien for more than $350,000 in unpaid taxes dating from 2002 to 2004 against Nicolas Cage.

October 3, 2005: Birth of Kal-El Cage

On October 3, 2005, Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim welcomed their son, Kal-El, who was named after Superman's birth name.

May 2006: Purchase of Island in the Exuma Archipelago

In May 2006, Nicolas Cage acquired a 40-acre island in the Exuma archipelago, located approximately 85 miles southeast of Nassau and near an island owned by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.

December 2006: Plans to Curtail Acting

In early December 2006, Nicolas Cage announced at the Bahamas International Film Festival his intentions to reduce future acting roles to pursue other interests.

2006: Intermedia Defunct

By 2006, Intermedia, which had been associated with Saturn Films, was defunct.

August 2007: Purchase of Grey Craig in Middletown, Rhode Island

In August 2007, Nicolas Cage acquired "Grey Craig," a 24,000-square-foot country manor in Middletown, Rhode Island. The estate, occupying 26 acres, features 12 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

2007: Unpaid Federal Income Tax

In 2007, Nicolas Cage allegedly failed to pay over $6.2 million in federal income tax, leading to a federal tax lien against his property in Louisiana, which was filed on July 14, 2009.

2007: Cage's Shopping Spree

In 2007, Nicolas Cage engaged in a shopping spree that included the purchase of three additional residences at a total cost exceeding $33 million, 22 automobiles (including 9 Rolls Royces), 12 expensive jewelry purchases, and 47 artwork and exotic item purchases.

2007: Creation of Comic Book Voodoo Child

In 2007, Nicolas Cage, along with his son Weston, created a comic book called Voodoo Child, which was published by Virgin Comics.

2008: Libel Action Against Kathleen Turner

In 2008, Kathleen Turner wrote in her memoir, Send Your Roses, making false claims about Nicolas Cage. Cage later won a libel action against Turner, her publisher, and Associated Newspapers.

July 14, 2009: IRS Files Tax Lien Against Cage

On July 14, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service filed documents in New Orleans regarding a federal tax lien against Nicolas Cage's property in Louisiana, alleging over $6.2 million in unpaid federal income tax for the year 2007.

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 that led to catastrophic financial losses.

November 12, 2009: Foreclosure Sale of New Orleans Properties

On November 12, 2009, Nicolas Cage's New Orleans properties, including "The LaLaurie House," were sold at auction for a total of $5.5 million due to 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, in response to an order that she leave the dwelling due to Cage's financial difficulties.

2009: Sale of Schloss Neidstein and High Earnings

In 2009, Nicolas Cage sold his medieval castle, Schloss Neidstein in Germany, for $2.5 million. That same year, he reportedly earned $40 million, making him one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors according to Forbes.

2009: Appointed UN Ambassador for Global Justice

In 2009, Nicolas Cage was appointed as a UN ambassador for Global Justice, recognizing his humanitarian efforts.

2009: Norm Golightly Ends Presidency at Saturn Films

In 2009, Norm Golightly's twelve-year tenure as president of Saturn Films, Nicolas Cage's production company, came to an end.

April 2010: Failed Foreclosure Auction of Bel Air Home

In April 2010, Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home, with 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 sold for $10.5 million, resolving some of his financial issues.

March 2011: Recovery of Stolen Action Comics #1

In March 2011, Nicolas Cage's stolen Action Comics #1, which had been missing since 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 following his 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 Lawsuit with Christina Fulton

In June 2011, Nicolas Cage and Christina Fulton reached a settlement in the lawsuit she had filed against him in December 2009.

November 2011: Sale of Action Comics #1 at Auction

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 in paying his tax liens and other debts.

2013: Re-appointed UN Ambassador for Global Justice

In 2013, Nicolas Cage was re-appointed as a UN ambassador for Global Justice, continuing his role in promoting awareness and action on global justice issues.

2014: Absence from Forbes' Top 10 List

In 2014, despite previously being one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors, Nicolas Cage did not make Forbes' Top 10 List.

January 2016: Divorce from Alice Kim

In January 2016, Nicolas Cage and Alice Kim divorced, ending their marriage.

May 2017: Reported Film Role Rush to Pay Off Debts

By May 2017, Nicolas Cage, worth around $25 million, was reportedly taking numerous film roles to pay off his remaining debts.

March 2019: Marriage and Annulment Filing with Erika Koike

In March 2019, Nicolas Cage married Erika Koike in Las Vegas, but filed for annulment just four days later, claiming intoxication and failure to disclose her relationship with another person.

2020: Endorsement of Andrew Yang for President

During the 2020 election, Nicolas Cage endorsed Andrew Yang for president.

February 16, 2021: Marriage to Riko Shibata

On February 16, 2021, Nicolas Cage married Riko Shibata, marking his fifth marriage.

September 7, 2022: Birth of August Francesca

On September 7, 2022, Nicolas Cage and Riko Shibata welcomed their daughter, August Francesca.

2022: Cage Confirms Debt Payoff and Selectivity in Film Roles

By 2022, Nicolas Cage confirmed that he had successfully paid off his debts and intended to be more selective with his film roles moving forward.

2023: Equivalent Value of Bel Air Home Construction Cost

In 2023, the original construction cost of Nicolas Cage's Bel Air home in 1940, which was $110,000, is equivalent to about $1.9 million.

2023: Donation to Channel Seven Perth Telethon

In 2023, while filming The Surfer in Western Australia, Nicolas Cage personally donated AU$5,000 to the Channel Seven Perth Telethon.

July 2024: Weston Cage's Arrest

In July 2024, Nicolas Cage's son, Weston Cage, was arrested for allegedly assaulting multiple people, including his mother, with a deadly weapon. He was later released on a $150,000 bond.