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 acclaimed English actor, renowned for his Cockney accent and prolific career spanning eight decades with over 160 films. A British cultural icon, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA, three Golden Globes, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His films have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide, and he is one of few actors nominated for an Academy Award across five decades. Caine received a BAFTA Fellowship in 2000 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
1966: Oscar Nomination for Alfie
In 1966, Michael Caine received an Oscar nomination for his leading role in Alfie.
1966: Alfie and Hollywood Debut
In 1966, Michael Caine starred in Alfie, earning him an Academy Award nomination, and made his Hollywood debut in Gambit.
1972: Oscar Nomination for Sleuth
In 1972, Michael Caine received an Oscar nomination for his leading role in Sleuth.
1980: Dressed to Kill
In 1980, Caine starred in "Dressed to Kill", which was nominated for a Golden Globe.
1983: Educating Rita
In 1983, Caine co-starred in "Educating Rita", for which he won a BAFTA and a Golden Globe Award.
1983: BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
In 1983, Michael Caine earned the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in Educating Rita.
1983: Oscar Nomination for Educating Rita
In 1983, Michael Caine received an Oscar nomination for his leading role in Educating Rita.
1986: Hannah and Her Sisters
In 1986, Caine portrayed Elliot in Woody Allen's "Hannah and Her Sisters", winning his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
1986: Academy Award for Hannah and Her Sisters
In 1986, Michael Caine won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Woody Allen's dramedy Hannah and Her Sisters.
1986: First Academy Award
In 1986, Michael Caine won his first Academy Award for his role in the film Hannah and Her Sisters as a supporting actor.
1988: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
In 1988, Caine played a conman in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", earning a Golden Globe nomination.
1998: Little Voice
In 1998, Caine's performance in "Little Voice" won him a Golden Globe Award.
1999: The Cider House Rules
In 1999, Caine won his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "The Cider House Rules".
1999: Academy Award for The Cider House Rules
In 1999, Michael Caine won his second Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Cider House Rules.
1999: Second Academy Award
In 1999, Michael Caine won his second Academy Award for The Cider House Rules, again as a supporting actor.
2000: Knighthood and BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award
In 2000, Maurice Micklewhite (Michael Caine) was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and also received a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award.
2000: Knighthood and BAFTA Fellowship
In 2000, Michael Caine received a BAFTA Fellowship and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, recognizing his outstanding contributions to film.
2002: The Quiet American
In 2002, Caine starred in "The Quiet American", earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.
2002: Oscar Nomination for The Quiet American
In 2002, Michael Caine received an Oscar nomination for his leading role in The Quiet American.
2008: Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards
In 2008, Michael Caine was awarded the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards.
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.
2017: Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement
In 2017, Michael Caine received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
