Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Michael Caine
Discover the career path of Michael Caine, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Sir Michael Caine is a celebrated English actor, distinguished by his Cockney accent and prolific career spanning eight decades with over 160 films. A recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, and three Golden Globes, his films have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide. Caine is among a select few actors nominated for an Academy Award in five different decades. His contributions to British culture were recognized with a BAFTA Fellowship in 2000 and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.
1966: Hit film Alfie
In 1966, Michael Caine starred in the hit film Alfie.
1969: Hit film The Italian Job
In 1969, Michael Caine starred in the hit film The Italian Job.
1983: BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Educating Rita
In 1983, Michael Caine received the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in Educating Rita.
1983: Caine used "not a lot of people know that" phrase in Educating Rita
In 1983, Michael Caine used his catchphrase "not a lot of people know that" as a joke in the film Educating Rita.
1984: Vocal samples for Madness song
In 1984, Michael Caine provided vocal samples for the ska-pop band Madness for their song "Michael Caine" because his daughter was a fan.
1986: Academy Award for Hannah and Her Sisters
In 1986, Michael Caine won his first Academy Award for his role in the movie Hannah and Her Sisters, winning in the supporting actor category.
1988: Publication of Not a Lot of People Know This Is 1988
In 1988, Michael Caine released the trivia book Not a Lot of People Know This Is 1988, with proceeds going to the National Playing Fields Association.
1992: Publication of What's It All About?
In 1992, Michael Caine published his first memoir, What's It All About?, a title taken from his 1966 film Alfie.
1992: Singing role in The Muppet Christmas Carol
In 1992, Michael Caine sang in the musical film The Muppet Christmas Carol.
2000: Academy Award for The Cider House Rules
In 2000, Michael Caine secured his second Academy Award for his performance in The Cider House Rules, once again in the supporting actor category.
2000: Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II
In the 2000 Birthday Honours, Michael Caine was knighted as Sir Maurice Micklewhite, CBE, by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace for his contribution to cinema.
2002: Caine stars in Austin Powers in Goldmember
In 2002, Michael Caine starred in Austin Powers in Goldmember as Nigel Powers, spoofing his earlier role as Harry Palmer at the request of Mike Myers.
2007: Release of Caine's Chill-Out Compilation CD
In 2007, Michael Caine released a compilation CD called Cained on the UMTV record label, showcasing his passion for chill-out music. This came about after discussing music tastes with Elton John, where Caine mentioned creating chillout mix tapes as a hobby for years.
2008: Variety Club Awards
In 2008, Michael Caine was awarded the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards.
2009: Caine calls for national service
Following the launch of his film Harry Brown in 2009, Michael Caine advocated for the reintroduction of national service in the UK to provide young people with "a sense of belonging, rather than a sense of violence".
2010: Publication of The Elephant to Hollywood
In 2010, Michael Caine published his second volume of memoirs, The Elephant to Hollywood.
May 2012: Honorary Freedom of the London Borough of Southwark
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.
2017: Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement
In 2017, Michael Caine was the recipient of the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
2018: Caine stars in British Airways safety video
In 2018, Michael Caine appeared in a British Airways pre-flight safety video with other British celebrities to promote the Flying Start children's charity partnership between BA and Comic Relief.
2018: Publication of Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
In 2018, Michael Caine published his third memoir, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off, named after an iconic quote from his 1969 film The Italian Job.
2018: Publication of Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life
In 2018, Michael Caine published his third volume of memoirs, Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life.
May 2019: Caine cast in Christopher Nolan's Tenet
In May 2019, Michael Caine was cast as Sir Michael Crosby in Christopher Nolan's film Tenet, alongside John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, and Kenneth Branagh.
September 2020: American release of 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 received positive reviews but was a box office disappointment.
2021: Caine appeared in Twist and Best Sellers
In 2021, Michael Caine played Fagin in Twist, an adaptation of Oliver Twist. During promotion for Best Sellers in 2021, he hinted at retirement due to walking difficulties and a new interest in novel-writing, though his representatives denied it.
2022: Filming of The Great Escaper
In 2022, Michael Caine filmed The Great Escaper, a British-French film with Glenda Jackson, based on a WWII veteran's true story.
October 2023: Caine Confirms Retirement from Acting
On October 13, 2023, Michael Caine officially confirmed his retirement from acting due to a decrease in leading role opportunities. He announced his retirement during an interview on BBC Today, following the success of his film The Great Escaper.
October 2023: Release of The Great Escaper
On October 6, 2023, the film The Great Escaper, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, based on the story of a British World War II veteran, was released.
November 2023: Publication of Deadly Game
In November 2023, Michael Caine's first novel, a thriller entitled Deadly Game, was published.
2024: Publication of Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life
In 2024, Michael Caine published his fourth memoir, Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life.
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