Discover the career path of Michael Caine, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Sir Michael Caine is a highly celebrated English actor with a distinctive Cockney accent and a career spanning eight decades, during which he appeared in over 160 films. A British cultural icon, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, and three Golden Globes. His films have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide. Caine is one of only five male actors nominated for an acting Academy Award in five different decades. He received a BAFTA Fellowship in 2000 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1966, Michael Caine starred in the hit film Alfie.
In 1969, Michael Caine starred in the hit film The Italian Job.
In 1983, Michael Caine used his catchphrase "not a lot of people know that" as a joke in the film Educating Rita.
In 1983, Michael Caine won the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in Educating Rita.
In 1984, Michael Caine provided vocal samples for the ska-pop band Madness for their hit song "Michael Caine".
In 1986, Michael Caine won his first Academy Award for his role in the film Hannah and Her Sisters. He won in the supporting actor category.
In 1988, Michael Caine published the trivia book Not a Lot of People Know This Is 1988, with proceeds benefiting the National Playing Fields Association.
In 1992, Michael Caine published his first memoir, What's It All About?, a title taken from the song from his 1966 film Alfie.
In 1992, Michael Caine sang in the musical film The Muppet Christmas Carol.
In 1997, Michael Caine supported New Labour under the leadership of Tony Blair.
In 2000, Michael Caine was knighted (as Sir Maurice Micklewhite, CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for his contribution to cinema. Also in 2000 he received a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award.
In 2000, Michael Caine won his second Academy Award for his role in the film The Cider House Rules. This was also for a supporting actor role.
In 2002, Michael Caine starred in Austin Powers in Goldmember, playing Nigel Powers, father of Austin Powers, spoofing Harry Palmer.
In 2007, Michael Caine released a compilation CD called Cained on the UMTV record label.
In 2008, Michael Caine was awarded the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards.
Following the launch of his film Harry Brown in 2009, Michael Caine called for the reintroduction of national service in the UK.
During the run up to the 2010 general election, Michael Caine publicly endorsed the Conservative Party and appeared with then-party leader David Cameron.
In 2010, Michael Caine published his memoir, The Elephant to Hollywood.
In May 2012, Michael Caine was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the London Borough of Southwark as a person of distinction and eminence of the borough.
In June 2014, Caine filmed The Great Escaper, a British-French feature film based on the story of a World War II veteran who attended the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations.
In 2016, Michael Caine voted in favor of Brexit in the European Referendum, stating he would rather be a "poor master than a rich servant".
In 2017, Michael Caine received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement, presented by Peter Jackson.
In 2018, Michael Caine published his memoir, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life.
In 2018, Michael Caine published his third memoir, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off, named after a quote from his 1969 film The Italian Job.
In 2018, Michael Caine starred in a British Airways pre-flight safety video with other British celebrities, promoting the Flying Start children's charity partnership.
In May 2019, Michael Caine was cast as Sir Michael Crosby, a British Intelligence officer, in Christopher Nolan's Tenet.
In September 2020, Christopher Nolan's film Tenet, starring Michael Caine, was released in America during the COVID-19 pandemic after multiple delays. It became a box office disappointment despite receiving positive reviews.
In 2021, Michael Caine appeared in the film Twist, an adaptation of Oliver Twist, playing Fagin. During promotion for the 2021 film Best Sellers, he suggested he would retire due to walking difficulties and interest in novel-writing, though his representatives later denied this.
In 2022, Michael Caine filmed The Great Escaper, a film based on the true story of a British World War II veteran who attended the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations.
On October 13, 2023, Michael Caine officially confirmed his retirement from acting, citing the decreasing likelihood of him getting leading roles. He made the announcement during a BBC Today radio interview, referencing the positive reviews for his lead role in The Great Escaper as a high point to conclude his career.
The film The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine, was released on October 6, 2023.
In November 2023, Michael Caine's first novel, a thriller entitled Deadly Game, was published.
In November 2024, Michael Caine supported a petition demanding a new general election in the UK by sharing it on his X account, following the election of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister in July 2024.
In 2024, Michael Caine published his fourth memoir, Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life.
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