“There is a misperception, if you will, in critical response or even in Hollywood, that I can only do exaggerated characters. Or what they would call over-the-top performances. Well, this is completely false.”

American actor and film producer

Nicolas Cage is an American actor and film producer. He has worked across a wide range of film genres and has earned awards including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is also known for being versatile on screen. His career spans varied roles and styles, which has helped build a significant cult following. He is recognized for performances that move between different kinds of films, and for a body of work that has drawn sustained attention from audiences and critics alike.