Nic Cage Invented an Acting Style

Nic Cage is one of the most dynamic actors you'll ever see in a movie. Few have matched his nearly mythological presence off-screen either. He transitioned from Oscar winner to meme to cult icon, leaving behind a frantic collection of captivating, perplexing, and unforgettable movies. Even if you don't like him, you have to acknowledge that Hollywood doesn't have many other actors like him.

The way Nicolas Cage approaches his work is a big part of what makes him so elusive. How many performers actually have a distinct acting style? Cage refers to his acting style as "Nouveau Shamanic." Simply don't enquire as to what that means.

According to Cage, he once read a book titled "The Way of the Actor," which made him realize that early shamans and medicine men were essentially actors. He has also defined it as a means of enhancing creativity to create performances that don't come off as false. In other words, he approaches his performance as if he were trying to force the untruth of his portrayal into the reality. almost by making himself believe it, to make you believe it.

Born: January 7, 1964

Years active: 1981–present