“Often you hear stories about never working with children. I disagree because children still have that residual magical thinking. They haven't had their imagination knocked out of them by turning into adults and life experiences.”

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.