Then and Now" The Cast of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

Nicolas Cage
Cage's role in "Fast Times" wasn't large. In fact, his character didn't even have a name. But Cage, who was credited as "Nicolas Coppola" in the credits, helped use "Fast Times" to launch a (well, for the most part) successful career as a leading man. In recent years, his financial difficulties and "meh" choices in roles have overshadowed his acting chops. He won an Oscar for "Leaving Las Vegas" and was also nominated for "Adaptation... more 

Nicolas Cage
Cage's role in "Fast Times" wasn't large. In fact, his character didn't even have a name. But Cage, who was credited as "Nicolas Coppola" in the credits, helped use "Fast Times" to launch a (well, for the most part) successful career as a leading man. In recent years, his financial difficulties and "meh" choices in roles have overshadowed his acting chops. He won an Oscar for "Leaving Las Vegas" and was also nominated for "Adaptation." Look for him in "The Frozen Ground," a serial killer thriller, later this year. less