Nicholas Gage
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Nicholas Gage is a Greek American
author and investigative journalist
. Today he and his wife, Joan, live in North Grafton, Massachusetts. He is the father of three children: Christos
, Eleni, and Marina.
. Gage’s mother, Eleni, was executed for arranging the escape of her children from their Communist-occupied village. Decades later, as an adult, Gage sought out those responsible for her death. A Place for Us relates the Gage family’s experiences as immigrants in 1950s America in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts
.
In 1985, Eleni was made into a feature film starring John Malkovich
as Gage. In 1987, Eleni
was cited by Ronald Reagan as an inspiration for his summit meetings to end the arms race with the Soviet Union.
Gage first achieved fame as an investigative reporter for the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. His acclaimed coverage of the Mafia led to two best-selling books, The Mafia Is Not An Equal Opportunity Employer and Mafia, U.S.A.
He was also instrumental in exposing corruption in the past of Vice President Spiro Agnew
, which led to Agnew’s resignation. During the Watergate scandal
, Gage was the first reporter to hear any of the Nixon tapes
. His experiences as a reporter were the basis for the television show “The Andros Targets”.
Gage was an Executive Producer of The Godfather Part III
, co-writing an early draft of the script with Mario Puzo
. The movie was nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards and seven Academy Awards.
His book Eleni, which has been translated into 32 languages, was awarded first prize by the Royal Society of Literature
of Great Britain and was nominated in the category of best biography by the National Book Critics Circle
.
His most recent book is Greek Fire, an account of the relationship between Aristotle Onassis
and opera singer Maria Callas
, which will be made into a film and is scheduled to be released in 2011.
Gage is the honorary President of the WORLD of EPIROTES and a recipient of The International Center in New York's Award of Excellence. He continues to speak throughout the world and writes for such publications as The New York Times
and Vanity Fair
.
Greek American
Greek Americans are Americans of Greek descent also described as Hellenic descent. According to the 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimation, there were 1,380,088 people of Greek ancestry in the United States, while the State Department mentions that around 3,000,000 Americans claim to be of Greek descent...
author and investigative journalist
Investigative journalism
Investigative journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, often involving crime, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing. An investigative journalist may spend months or years researching and preparing a report. Investigative journalism...
. Today he and his wife, Joan, live in North Grafton, Massachusetts. He is the father of three children: Christos
Christos Gage
Christos N. "Chris" Gage is an American comic book writer and screenwriter.-Early life:Gage is the son of author and journalist Nicholas Gage. He was born in New York, and grew up in Athens, Greece, and then North Grafton, Massachusetts...
, Eleni, and Marina.
Career
He is most famous for two books of autobiographical memoirs, the best selling Eleni and A Place for Us. Eleni describes the life of his family in Greece during the Second World War and Greek Civil WarGreek Civil War
The Greek Civil War was fought from 1946 to 1949 between the Greek governmental army, backed by the United Kingdom and United States, and the Democratic Army of Greece , the military branch of the Greek Communist Party , backed by Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Albania...
. Gage’s mother, Eleni, was executed for arranging the escape of her children from their Communist-occupied village. Decades later, as an adult, Gage sought out those responsible for her death. A Place for Us relates the Gage family’s experiences as immigrants in 1950s America in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population is 181,045, making it the second largest city in New England after Boston....
.
In 1985, Eleni was made into a feature film starring John Malkovich
John Malkovich
John Gavin Malkovich is an American actor, producer, director and fashion designer with his label Technobohemian. Over the last 25 years of his career, Malkovich has appeared in more than 70 motion pictures. For his roles in Places in the Heart and In the Line of Fire, he received Academy Award...
as Gage. In 1987, Eleni
Eleni (film)
Eleni is the 1985 film adaptation of the memoir Eleni by Greek-American journalist Nicholas Gage. Directed by Peter Yates, the film stars John Malkovich, Kate Nelligan, Linda Hunt and Glenne Headly.- Synopsis :...
was cited by Ronald Reagan as an inspiration for his summit meetings to end the arms race with the Soviet Union.
Gage first achieved fame as an investigative reporter for the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. His acclaimed coverage of the Mafia led to two best-selling books, The Mafia Is Not An Equal Opportunity Employer and Mafia, U.S.A.
He was also instrumental in exposing corruption in the past of Vice President Spiro Agnew
Spiro Agnew
Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States , serving under President Richard Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland...
, which led to Agnew’s resignation. During the Watergate scandal
Watergate scandal
The Watergate scandal was a political scandal during the 1970s in the United States resulting from the break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., and the Nixon administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement...
, Gage was the first reporter to hear any of the Nixon tapes
Watergate tapes
The Watergate tapes, a subset of the Nixon tapes, are a collection of recordings of conversations between Richard Nixon and his fellow conspirators plotting a break in to the Watergate Hotel. U.S. President Richard Nixon and various White House staff started communicating on February 1971 and...
. His experiences as a reporter were the basis for the television show “The Andros Targets”.
Gage was an Executive Producer of The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III is a 1990 American gangster film written by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, and directed by Coppola. It completes the story of Michael Corleone, a Mafia kingpin who tries to legitimize his criminal empire...
, co-writing an early draft of the script with Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo
Mario Gianluigi Puzo was an American author and screenwriter, known for his novels about the Mafia, including The Godfather , which he later co-adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola...
. The movie was nominated for seven Golden Globe Awards and seven Academy Awards.
His book Eleni, which has been translated into 32 languages, was awarded first prize by the Royal Society of Literature
Royal Society of Literature
The Royal Society of Literature is the "senior literary organisation in Britain". It was founded in 1820 by George IV, in order to "reward literary merit and excite literary talent". The Society's first president was Thomas Burgess, who later became the Bishop of Salisbury...
of Great Britain and was nominated in the category of best biography by the National Book Critics Circle
National Book Critics Circle
The National Book Critics Circle is an American tax-exempt organization for active book reviewers. Its flagship is the National Book Critics Circle Award....
.
His most recent book is Greek Fire, an account of the relationship between Aristotle Onassis
Aristotle Onassis
Aristotle Sokratis Onassis , commonly called Ari or Aristo Onassis, was a prominent Greek shipping magnate.- Early life :Onassis was born in Karatass, a suburb of Smyrna to Socrates and Penelope Onassis...
and opera singer Maria Callas
Maria Callas
Maria Callas was an American-born Greek soprano and one of the most renowned opera singers of the 20th century. She combined an impressive bel canto technique, a wide-ranging voice and great dramatic gifts...
, which will be made into a film and is scheduled to be released in 2011.
Gage is the honorary President of the WORLD of EPIROTES and a recipient of The International Center in New York's Award of Excellence. He continues to speak throughout the world and writes for such publications as The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
and Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair (magazine)
Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
.
Books
- Eleni – ISBN 9780345410436
- A Place for Us – ISBN 9781886284739
- The Bourlotas fortune – ISBN 9780552104739
- Hellas: A Portrait of Greece – ISBN 9780002722780
- Greece: Land of Light – ISBN 9780821225240
- Greek Fire: The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis – ISBN 9780446610766
Magazine articles
- "The Last Onassis", Vanity FairVanity Fair (magazine)Vanity Fair is a magazine of pop culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast. The present Vanity Fair has been published since 1983 and there have been editions for four European countries as well as the U.S. edition. This revived the title which had ceased publication in 1935...
, May 2005 (about Athina Onassis de Miranda, granddaughter of Aristotle OnassisAristotle OnassisAristotle Sokratis Onassis , commonly called Ari or Aristo Onassis, was a prominent Greek shipping magnate.- Early life :Onassis was born in Karatass, a suburb of Smyrna to Socrates and Penelope Onassis...
)
Further reading
- Ronald ReaganRonald ReaganRonald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
, December 10, 1987, Address to the Nation on the Soviet-United States Summit Meeting - Arthur GelbArthur GelbArthur Gelb was the managing editor of the New York Times.He began working the night shift as a copy boy. He ascended through the ranks holding several titles in many different departments. His biggest impacts were while working in the drama department. He enjoyed Eugene O'Neill's plays so much...
. "City Room." Berkeley Publishing Group, 2003. ISBN: 0425198316