14 Celebrities Who Did Not Finish High School

8) Nicolas Cage (8 of 14)

8) Nicolas Cage (8 of 14)

Known for his incredible roles in action films, Cage dropped out of Beverly Hills High School at the age of 16. Cage is the son of a comparative literature professor, August Coppola, which is why it is surprising to know that he did not complete high school.

The famous actor was not always known by the name Cage. His real name was Nicolas Kim Coppola, which he changed to get into the film business. In the late 1980s, Cage started getting big roles in Hollywood blockbusters which made him the superstar that we all love (and are sometimes confused by).