Michael Caine's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Michael Caine. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1983: BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Educating Rita

In 1983, Michael Caine won the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in Educating Rita.

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1986: Academy Award for Hannah and Her Sisters

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.

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1992: Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In 1992, Michael Caine was appointed as Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Birthday Honours.

2000: Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II

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.

2000: Academy Award for The Cider House Rules

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.

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2008: Variety Club Awards

In 2008, Michael Caine was awarded the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards.

January 2011: Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

On January 5, 2011, Michael Caine was honored as Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France's culture minister, Frédéric Mitterrand.

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.