History of Nicolas Cage in Timeline
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.
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.
1981: Acting Debut
In 1981, Nicolas Cage made his acting debut in the television pilot 'The Best of Times', which was ultimately not picked up by ABC.
1982: Film Debut in Fast Times at Ridgemont High
In 1982, Nicolas Cage made his film debut with a minor role in 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'. He originally auditioned for Judge Reinhold's part, but got a different role. The experience of being constantly reminded of his uncle's films motivated him to change his name.
1983: First Starring Role in Valley Girl
In 1983, Nicolas Cage landed his first starring role opposite Deborah Foreman in the romantic comedy 'Valley Girl', where he played a punk who falls in love with a valley girl. The film was loosely based on Romeo and Juliet and became a cult classic.
1984: Period Films in 1984
In 1984, Nicolas Cage appeared in three period films: 'Racing with the Moon' opposite Sean Penn, 'The Cotton Club' where he portrayed Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll, and Alan Parker's 'Birdy', where he lost weight and had teeth pulled for the role. While the films underperformed at the box office, Cage's performances generally received positive reviews.
1986: Roles in The Boy in Blue and Peggy Sue Got Married
In 1986, Nicolas Cage starred in 'The Boy in Blue', a Canadian sports drama, and Francis Ford Coppola's 'Peggy Sue Got Married' as the husband of Kathleen Turner's character.
1986: Reference to Top Gun
In 1990, the movie 'Fire Birds' was negatively compared to the 1986 movie 'Top Gun'.
1987: Breakthrough roles in Raising Arizona and Moonstruck
In 1987, Nicolas Cage starred in the Coen brothers' 'Raising Arizona' and the romantic comedy 'Moonstruck' alongside Cher. 'Moonstruck' was a critical and audience hit, earning Cage a Golden Globe nomination.
1987: Reference to Wings of Desire
In 1998, Nicolas Cage starred in the movie 'City of Angels', which was a remake of the 1987 movie 'Wings of Desire'.
1989: Starring role in Vampire's Kiss and Time to Kill
In 1989, Nicolas Cage starred in the black comedy 'Vampire's Kiss' as a man who believes he is turning into a vampire. He also filmed the Italian drama 'Time to Kill' in Zimbabwe.
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.
1990: Starring in Fire Birds
In 1990, Nicolas Cage starred as a helicopter pilot in the action film 'Fire Birds', which received negative reviews and comparisons to 'Top Gun'.
1991: Publication of Larry Brown's novel Joe
In 1991, Larry Brown's novel 'Joe' was published. The novel later inspired the 2013 film 'Joe' starring Nicolas Cage.
1991: Zandalee Release
In 1991, Nicolas Cage's film 'Zandalee' was released direct-to-video in the United States, bypassing a theatrical release.
1992: Honeymoon in Vegas and Saturday Night Live Hosting
In 1992, Nicolas Cage starred in 'Honeymoon in Vegas', which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He also hosted 'Saturday Night Live' to promote the film.
1993: Box Office Failures
In 1993, Nicolas Cage starred in 'Deadfall', 'Amos & Andrew', and 'Red Rock West', all of which performed poorly at the box office.
1994: Guarding Tess, It Could Happen to You, and Trapped in Paradise
In 1994, Nicolas Cage starred in 'Guarding Tess' with Shirley MacLaine, 'It Could Happen to You' with Bridget Fonda, and 'Trapped in Paradise' with Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey. 'Trapped in Paradise' was a box office flop.
April 1995: Marriage to Patricia Arquette
In April 1995, Nicolas Cage married actress Patricia Arquette, marking his first marriage.
1995: Academy Award for Leaving Las Vegas
In 1995, Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'Leaving Las Vegas'.
1995: Academy Award for Best Actor
Nicolas Cage won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Leaving Las Vegas in 1995.
1996: Starring in The Rock
In 1996, Nicolas Cage starred in Michael Bay's 'The Rock' with Sean Connery and Ed Harris, playing an FBI chemical weapons specialist. This marked the beginning of a series of action films for Cage.
1996: The Island of Dr. Moreau
In 1996, Richard Stanley was fired from directing The Island of Dr. Moreau.
June 1997: Release of Con Air and Face/Off
In June 1997, Nicolas Cage starred in two commercially successful action thrillers, 'Con Air' and 'Face/Off'. In 'Face/Off', he starred with John Travolta, switching roles throughout the movie. In Con Air, he made the 'wrong choice' of playing Cameron Poe.
1997: Purchase of Action Comics #1
In 1997, Nicolas Cage purchased Action Comics #1 for $110,000, adding the rare comic to his collection.
1998: Starring in City of Angels and Snake Eyes
In 1998, Nicolas Cage starred in the romantic fantasy film 'City of Angels' and the thriller 'Snake Eyes'.
1998: Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1998, Nicolas Cage was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1999: Bringing Out the Dead
In 1999, Nicolas Cage starred in Martin Scorsese's New York City paramedic drama 'Bringing Out the Dead'.
1999: Sean Penn's comments on Cage's Acting
In 1999, Sean Penn told The New York Times that Nicolas 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, leading to an insurance payment on the item.
2000: Reference to The Family Man
In 2007, Nicolas Cage starred in Next, which shared the concept of a glimpse into an alternate timeline with Nicolas Cage's 2000 movie, 'The Family Man'.
May 2001: Awarded Honorary Doctorate
In May 2001, Nicolas Cage was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by California State University, Fullerton.
2001: Captain Corelli's Mandolin
In 2001, Nicolas Cage took the lead role in the film 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' and learned to play the mandolin for the part.
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: Nominated for a Second Academy Award
In 2002, Nicolas Cage was nominated for a second Academy Award for his role in the film Adaptation.
2002: Adaptation Nomination and Sonny Directorial Debut
In 2002, Nicolas Cage was nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for his portrayal of Charlie Kaufman in 'Adaptation'. He also made his directorial debut with 'Sonny'.
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.
2003: Matchstick Men
In 2003, Nicolas Cage starred in Ridley Scott's black comedy crime film 'Matchstick Men', playing a con artist with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2003: Sean Penn Praises Cage's Performance
In 2003, Sean Penn described Nicolas Cage's work (in Matchstick Men) as one of the best performances of the year.
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.
2005: Lord of War and The Weather Man releases
In 2005, Nicolas Cage headlined in 'Lord of War' and 'The Weather Man'. Despite good reviews for his performances, neither film found a significant audience.
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.
March 25, 2007: Ghost Rider Box Office Success
As of the weekend ending on March 25, 2007, 'Ghost Rider', based on the Marvel Comics character, earned over $208 million worldwide.
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.
November 2007: Research for The Wrestler
In November 2007, Nicolas Cage researched for a lead role in 'The Wrestler' at a Ring of Honor wrestling show, but later dropped out due to insufficient preparation time, Darren Aronofsky preferred Mickey Rourke for the role.
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.
2008: Appears in Bangkok Dangerous
In 2008, Nicolas Cage starred in 'Bangkok Dangerous' as Joe, a contract killer undergoing a change of heart during a work outing in Bangkok.
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: Stars in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
In 2009, Nicolas Cage starred in 'Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans' as a corrupt police officer. His performance was highly praised.
2009: Stars in Knowing
In 2009, Nicolas Cage starred in the science fiction thriller 'Knowing', playing an MIT professor who discovers startling predictions in a time capsule.
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.
2010: Stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
In 2010, Nicolas Cage starred in 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice', playing the sorcerer.
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.
2011: Stars in Season of the Witch and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
In 2011, Nicolas Cage headlined 'Season of the Witch' and reprised his role in 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'.
August 30, 2013: Joe Film Premieres at the 70th Venice International Film Festival
On August 30, 2013, Nicolas Cage's film 'Joe' premiered at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. The film was critically acclaimed, with praise for Cage's performance and Green's direction.
2013: Ethan Hawke's comment about Nicolas Cage
In 2013, Actor Ethan Hawke stated that Cage is "the only actor since Marlon Brando that's actually done anything new with the art", crediting him for taking film audiences "away from an obsession with naturalism into a kind of presentation style of acting that I imagine was popular with the old troubadours."
2013: Confirmed to Reprise Role in The Croods: A New Age
In 2013, Nicolas Cage was confirmed to reprise his role as Grug in 'The Croods: A New Age', which was released in 2020.
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 20, 2016: Dog Eat Dog Premiere 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, 'Dog Eat Dog', starring Nicolas Cage, was released in the United States. The film received positive reviews.
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.
2017: Mom and Dad Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
In 2017, Nicolas Cage's film 'Mom and Dad' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in the Midnight Madness section.
January 19, 2018: Mom and Dad Released in Theaters
On January 19, 2018, the film 'Mom and Dad', starring Nicolas Cage, was released in theaters and received positive reviews.
December 2018: Signs on to star in Color Out of Space
In December 2018, it was announced that Nicolas Cage would star in Richard Stanley's 'Color Out of Space', based on H. P. Lovecraft's short story.
December 2018: Stars in Prisoners of the Ghostland
In December 2018, it was announced that Nicolas Cage would star in Sion Sono's 'Prisoners of the Ghostland'.
2018: Stars in Mandy, premiers at Sundance Film Festival
In 2018, Nicolas Cage starred in the action thriller film 'Mandy', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film was disqualified for an Oscar campaign due to being released on Video On Demand.
2018: Voices Superman and Spider-Man Noir
In 2018, Nicolas Cage voiced Clark Kent / Superman in 'Teen Titans Go! To the Movies' and voiced Spider-Man Noir in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'.
January 28, 2019: Narrates Love, Antosha Documentary
On January 28, 2019, Nicolas Cage narrated the documentary 'Love, Antosha' about Anton Yelchin, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
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.
September 7, 2019: Color Out of Space Premieres
On September 7, 2019, 'Color Out of Space' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where Nicolas Cage received the Creative Coalition's Spotlight Initiative Award.
January 24, 2020: Color Out of Space Released in the United States
On January 24, 2020, 'Color Out of Space' was released in 81 theaters in the United States.
May 2020: Cast as Joe Exotic in Tiger King Series
In May 2020, Nicolas Cage was announced to play 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' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
February 16, 2021: Marriage to Riko Shibata
On February 16, 2021, Nicolas Cage married Riko Shibata, marking his fifth marriage.
July 2021: Tiger King Series Scrapped
In July 2021, the 'Tiger King' series starring Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic was scrapped.
2021: Stars in and Produces Pig
In 2021, Nicolas Cage produced and starred in the film 'Pig', where he plays Robin "Rob" Feld, a former chef turned truffle-forager. Cage received critical acclaim for his performance.
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.
2022: Stars in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
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: Portrays Dracula in Renfield and included in Dead by Daylight
In 2023, Nicolas Cage portrayed Dracula in the horror comedy film 'Renfield'. Also in 2023, Cage was included as a playable character in the horror video game 'Dead by Daylight'.
2023: Stars in Dream Scenario
In 2023, Nicolas Cage starred in 'Dream Scenario', resulting in his fifth Golden Globe nomination.
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.
2023: Set to Play Spider-Man Noir on Amazon Prime Video
In early 2023, it was announced 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 allegedly assaulting multiple people, including his mother, with a deadly weapon. He was later released on a $150,000 bond.
July 2024: Spider-Noir Confirmed and Stars in Longlegs
In July 2024, the Spider-Man Noir show was confirmed to be titled 'Spider-Noir'. Also in July, Cage starred as the titular serial killer in the horror thriller film 'Longlegs', which he produced.
September 2024: Filming Begins for Spider-Noir
In September 2024, filming began in Los Angeles for the Spider-Man Noir show.
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