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, recognized for his distinctive Cockney accent and extensive career spanning eight decades with over 160 films. A British cultural icon, Caine has garnered numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His films have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide. He holds the distinction of being one of only five male actors nominated for an Academy Award across five decades. Caine 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 Best Actor

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: First Academy Award

In 1986, Michael Caine won his first Academy Award for his role in the film Hannah and Her Sisters.

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1992: 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: BAFTA Fellowship and Knighthood

In 2000, Michael Caine received a BAFTA Fellowship and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

2000: Knighted 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 and also received a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award.

2000: Second Academy Award

In 2000, Michael Caine won his second Academy Award for his performance in the film The Cider House Rules.

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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.