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Michael Caine was born on March 14, 1933 in Rotherhithe, United Kingdom. Michael Caine is listed as a film actor, writer and autobiographer. The age as of 2026 is 93. Listed accolades include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Donostia Award (2000), BAFTA Fellowship (2000) and 4 more.
My Take
What strikes me most about Michael Caine is how he turned what should have been a liability into his signature. A working-class kid from Rotherhithe kept his Cockney accent in an industry that worshipped polished diction, and over eight decades and more than 130 films he made that voice one of cinema's most beloved instruments. Two supporting-actor Oscars tell only part of the story; what I value is his craftsman's humility — he showed up, did the work, and elevated everyone around him. Few actors retire as genuine cultural icons. Caine earned it the unglamorous way, one honest performance at a time.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Caine
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ケイン
- Reading
- まいける・けいん
- Born
- March 14, 1933 (age 93)
- Origin
- Rotherhithe, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / writer / autobiographer / stage actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2000 Donostia Award
- 2000 BAFTA Fellowship
- 1987 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2000 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2011 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 1983 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- 1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.michaelcaine.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/themichaelcaine
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20Caine
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123351
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Caine born?
Born March 14, 1933 (age 93).
Where is Michael Caine from?
Michael Caine is from Rotherhithe, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Caine do?
Michael Caine works as film actor, writer, autobiographer, stage actor, television actor.
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