Michael Caine
Definition
Sir Michael Caine (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, 1933) is a legendary British actor, producer, and author, renowned for his distinctive Cockney accent, charismatic screen presence, and over 160 film roles spanning six decades.
Iconic for breakthrough performances in 'Zulu' (1964) and 'Alfie' (1966), as well as later hits like 'The Italian Job' (1969), 'Get Carter' (1971), and Alfred Pennyworth in Christopher Nolan's 'Dark Knight' trilogy.
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Even in his nineties, Michael Caine's still stealing scenes like he stole that Mini Cooper in The Italian Job.
My grandfather quotes Michael Caine's 'Not many people know that' so often, I suspect he's auditioning for a biopic.
Watching Michael Caine as Alfred, you half-expect him to fix Batman's gadgets with a cuppa and a wry smile.
Michael Caine's autobiography reads like a pub yarn from a bloke who's accidentally become a Hollywood knight.