“There were two movies that asked me to go to Australia or New Zealand for long periods of time. One was 'Lord of the Rings' and one was 'The Matrix.' But I was actively involved at that time raising my family, and I couldn't really take that time out.”

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.