Michael Caine
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Rotherhithe, London, England, UK
Biography:
Legendary British actor Sir Michael Caine, born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr. in London, has a career that spans over seven decades and features more than 160 films, making him one of the most celebrated and enduring talents in the world of cinema. With his distinctive South London accent and an unmatched ability to embody a variety of characters, Caine has become a true British film icon. His performances have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide, a testament to his undeniable appeal to audiences around the globe.
Michael Caine's breakthrough in the 1960s was marked by starring roles in iconic films such as "Zulu" (1964), "The Ipcress File" (1965), "Alfie" (1966), "The Italian Job" (1969), and "Battle of Britain" (1969). For his captivating portrayal in "Alfie," Caine was nominated for an Academy Award, just the beginning of a storied career filled with accolades.
In the 1970s, Caine continued to make his mark on the silver screen with memorable roles in films like "Get Carter" (1971), "The Last Valley" (1971), "Sleuth" (1972), "The Man Who Would Be King" (1975), "The Eagle Has Landed" (1976), and "A Bridge Too Far" (1977). He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Sleuth," and enjoyed critical success with films like "Educating Rita" (1983) and Woody Allen's "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986), which earned him his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Caine's impressive repertoire of roles also includes memorable performances in films such as "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) as Ebenezer Scrooge, and comedic turns in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (1988), "Miss Congeniality" (2000), "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (2002), and "Secondhand Lions" (2003). He received his second Golden Globe Award for his role in the dark drama "Little Voice" (1998) and won his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his poignant portrayal of a compassionate doctor in "The Cider House Rules" (1999).
Throughout his career, Caine has collaborated with renowned director Christopher Nolan multiple times. He played a British journalist in "The Quiet American" (2002), earning his sixth Oscar nomination, and starred as Alfred Pennyworth in Nolan's acclaimed Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012). Caine has also appeared in other Nolan films such as "The Prestige" (2006), "Inception" (2010), "Interstellar" (2014), and "Tenet" (2020).
Caine's extensive filmography includes roles in the heist thriller "Now You See Me" (2013), the action comedy "Kingsman: The Secret Service" (2014), the Italian drama "Youth" (2015), and the crime caper "King of Thieves" (2018). However, on October 13, 2023, Sir Michael Caine announced his official retirement from acting, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in the world of cinema.
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