“How do you rebel in a family of rebels? That's the age-old question. I guess I could have by not going into the arts, but the thing is, I couldn't do anything else.”

American actor and director of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Cage is best recognized for his intense, often unconventional performances in films like *Leaving Las Vegas* and *Adaptation*. His career spans genre-defying roles, from dramatic depth in *Ghost Rider* to quirky eccentricity in *The Family Man*, earning him both critical acclaim and a reputation for bold artistic choices.