Nicolas Cage, 57, compares his craft to "shamanism" by going into "flights of imagination". And the Face Off star admits his wish to be described as a "thespian" rather than an "actor" risks him "sounding like a pretentious a-hole".

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Nicolas Cage says he prefers to be called a thespian rather than an actor but acknowledged he risked sounding like “a pretentious a-hole”.

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Sol Amaya (CNN) - Nicolas Cage knows he might sound "pretentious," but he would prefer if he referred to him as a "performer." The Oscar winner known for his performances in films like "Leaving Las Vegas" and "Face / Off." ”He shared during a conversation on the Variety's Awards Circuit podcast that he doesn't like being called an“ actor. ”“ For me, it always implies, 'Oh, he's a great actor, so he's a great liar,' ”he said. Cage. "Interpreter" …

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Nicolas Cage explains why he doesn’t consider himself an actor. One of the most recognized performers of his generation, Cage’s formidable career has spanned three decades with roles in iconic films. These include Adaptation, National Treasure, Face/Off, and Leaving Las Vegas - the film that snagged him an Oscar win.Noted for his eccentric personality, Cage has developed a reputation for his extreme method acting. Occasions of Cage immersing him…

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Nicolas Cage: 'Don't call me an actor, call me a thespian', says 'pretentious' Oscar-winner

Nicolas Cage is an Academy Award winner known for turning in memorable, completely original performances in a wide range of beloved movies: The action hit “Face/Off,” the searing drama “Leaving Las Vegas” and the wonderfully surreal “Adaptation.” Even after acting for several decades, Cage manages to surprise and find completely original ways to approach roles. And yet he doesn’t prefer the term “actor.”“For me it always implies, ‘Oh, he’s a gre…

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Nicolas Cage Doesn’t Consider Himself an Actor: ‘I Like the Word Thespian’

The evolution of Nicolas Cage has been fascinating to explore in the 40 years since he made his screen debut in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, with the star managing to reach the very pinnacle of the industry, before eventually slumming the depths of the VOD market.Having transformed himself from the eccentric darling of independent film to the arguably even more eccentric darling of blockbuster cinema, the prolific talent ultimately turned his b…

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Nicolas Cage says he prefers to be called a thespian rather than an actor. The Oscar-winner likened his process to shamanism by going into the imagination. The Face/Off and National Treasure star discussed his career and his reputation for being over the top with his performances.

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