Nicolas Cage

This is part of the "People in the News" series, which profiles the lives and careers of some of the 21st century's most prominent newsmakers.

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This volume presents the life and career of the movie actor who was born Nicolas Kim Coppola.

For years known as a talented but oddball actor in unconventional films, Oscar-winning Nicholas Cage is still unconventional but today is regarded as one of Hollywood's leading men.