The Truth About Nicolas Cage's Famous Family

Knowing that he's related to some of Hollywood's biggest filmmakers and actors, one could almost attribute Nicolas Cage's stellar acting to genetics. His uncle, Francis Ford Coppola, is one of the best directors of all time, per Entertainment Weekly, with some of his best works including "The Godfather," "The Apocalypse," and "The Conversation."

By default, this means Cage is also related to Sofia Coppola, Francis' daughter, who has since followed in her father's steps and is already making a name for herself as a director. With multiple awards, including an Oscar, under her belt, Sofia is clearly carrying on her father's legacy. In the same vein, Cage and Sofia are first cousins to actor Jason Schwartzman of "Wet Hot American Summer" and "I Heart Huckabees" fame. Schwartzman's mom, Talia Shire, is sister to Cage's dad August Coppola and Sofia's dad Francis — so yes, this is a dynasty packed full of talents of varying types and degrees. That is, however, of course not all.

A deeper dive into Cage's family history also shows the actor's grandfather to be the later Carmine Coppola who, according to The New York Times, famously contributed to the soundtrack for "The Godfather" franchise.

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