Michael Caine Bio

Who is Michael Caine?

Michael Caine is an English actor, author, and producer. He is best known for his distinguishing talents which are showcased in his movies. He has given a special trademark in every work which is his cockney accent. Michael has been active from the 1960s till date. He made his breakthrough from his starring roles in British films, like ‘Zulu’ in 1964, ‘The Ipcress File’ in 1965, and in ‘Alfie’ in 1966.

Michael Caine: Birth facts, Family and Childhood

He was born on March 14, 1933, in St Olave’s Hospital in Rotherhithe, London, England. His birth name is Maurice Joseph Micklewhite. Her parents are Ellen Frances Marie and Maurice Joseph Micklewhite and they were both business people.

Though his father was Catholic, he was bought up in Southwark in the Protestant way. He has a brother named Stanely Micklewhite and stepbrother David William Burchell, whom his mother had married his father Maurice. He holds British citizenship and his ethnicity is of mixed of English and Irish.

Michael Caine: Education History

He got the scholarship to study at Hackney Downs School after passing his eleven plus exams. He studied there for one year and he attended Wilson’s Grammar School and left at the age of 16 to do some jobs before the Korean war.

Michael Caine: Professional Life and Career

He got a job to play the role of an assistant stage manager at the age of 20 and a year later, he took another job with the Lowestoft Repertory Company. He was inspired by the Caine Mutiny film to change his name to Michael Caine in 1954.

His first role was in the film ‘A Hill in Korea’ in 1956 and later he appeared on television in a small role. His role in the Jean Anouilh play ‘The Lark’ in 1956 was his first credited role. He appeared on television in serials ‘the Golden Girl’ and ‘no Wreath for the General’, ‘The Compartment’, etc. He played in radio plays like ‘Looking for Frankie’ in 1963, and ‘Ping Pong’ in 1964. He made his breakthrough from his role as Meff in James Saunder’s Cockney comedy ‘Next time I’ll Sing To You’on 23 January 1963.

Michael was signed by Joseph E. Levine for his film ‘Zulu’ and the shooting took place in Natal, South Africa. After the cast returned to England, Levine released him from the contract and told that Michael looked like a queer on screen. Then Michael cast in the BBC production ‘Hamlet at Elsinore’ in 1964. He played in movies like ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Battle of Britain’, ‘Get Carter’, ‘Sleuth’, ‘The Swarm’, ‘The Magus’, ‘Ashanti’, ‘The Island’, ‘The Hand’, etc.

He was Oscar-nominated for his role in ‘Miss Congeniality’, ‘Last Orders’, and ‘The Quiet American’. Michael portrayed the role of Prof. Stephen Miles in the science fiction thriller ‘IOnception’. Michael gave his voice in ‘Cars 2’ and in ‘Gnemeo & Juliet’. He made his appearance in the Batmen Sequel, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in July 2012. His other remarkable films include ‘Intersteller’ in 2014, ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’, King of Thieves’ in 2018.

Michael Caine: Lifetime Achievement and Awards

He was awarded BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He got his nomination for his first academy award for his acting in the film ‘Alfie’ in 1966 and then another academy award nominations for his work in ‘Sleuth’.

Michael Caine: Net Worth and Salary

It is estimated that he has a net worth of around $75 million dollars and his main source of earning is from his professional career.

Michael Caine: Rumors and Controversies

He was in a rumor that he had claimed his good friend Sir Sean Connery was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease but he denied the reports.

Michael Caine: Description of Body Measurements

He has a height of 6 ft. 2 inches and he weighs 86 kg. He has got grey hair and green eyes.

Michael Caine: Social Media Profile

he has around 3k followers on Instagram, about 611k followers on Twitter but he has no Facebook profile.

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