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Read about the net worth and financial problems of Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage, his successful acting career, extravagant lifestyle, and passion for comic books.

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Nicolas Cage was born on January 7, 1964, in Long Beach, California, and changed his name to avoid any appearance of favoritism.

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Cage attended Beverly Hills High School and later enrolled in the School of Theatre at UCLA.

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Nicolas Cage started his acting career in 1982 and has starred in more than 70 films over the years.

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Cage's big-budget action films such as "Con Air," "Face/Off," "The Rock," and "Gone in Sixty Seconds" were most successful at the box office.

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Despite his success in mainstream flicks, most of Cage's lower-profile movies have been box office disappointments.

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Nicolas Cage was once worth over $100 million, but his extravagant lifestyle caused him to fall into financial difficulties.

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Cage's financial problems were caused by reckless spending, poor real estate investments, and failure to pay taxes.

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To pay off his debts, Cage had to sell some of his prized possessions, including his Ferrari Enzo and a rare copy of Action Comics #1.

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Despite his financial troubles, Cage remains a beloved and highly respected figure in Hollywood.

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Cage has also ventured into directing, producing, and comic book writing, and he is an avid collector of underground comic artist Robert Williams' works.