“I know there's been a lot that's been said about animated voice work, as though it's 'you can do this in your jeans and there's no camera and no pressure there. It's no big deal. It's easy.' The truth is, it's really a great test: how deep is your ability is to access your imagination?”

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.