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 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.

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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 received 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 movie Hannah and Her Sisters, winning in the supporting actor category.

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1992: Appointed as Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

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

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.

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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.

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.