Nicholas Cage is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatile performances in a wide range of film genres. Born on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California, he comes from a family with ties to the film industry, being the nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola. Cage gained fame in the 1990s with movies like Leaving Las Vegas, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Throughout his career, Cage has starred in numerous popular films, including National Treasure and Face/Off. He is recognized for his unique acting style and has built a reputation for taking on diverse and often eccentric roles. Cage continues to be an influential figure in Hollywood.