What's After the Movie
Sir Michael Caine CBE (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite; 14 March 1933) is an English retired actor. Known for his distinctive Cockney accent, he has appeared in more than 160 films over a career that spanned eight decades and is considered a British cultural icon. His notable roles across the years have given him a place in the spotlight as a prominent figure in the film industry. He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. As of 2017, the films in which Caine has appeared have grossed over $7.8 billion worldwide. He is one of only five male actors to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting in five different decades.
In addition to his acting career, Caine is known for his contribution to the pop culture with his catchphrase 'Not a lot of people know that.' and for his autobiography, 'The Elephant to Hollywood'. His story of rising from a working-class background to become a film star has been an inspiration to many. Despite all his success, he has remained grounded and maintained his distinctive Cockney accent, famously saying 'I was named after my father and I was knighted in his name because I love my father. I always kept my real name—I'm a very private and family-orientated person.'
Learn more about Michael Caine, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Michael Caine rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.
Given Name: Maurice Joseph Micklewhite
Born: Rotherhithe, London, England
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Birthday: March 14, 1933
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1950–2023
Children: 2
Spouses: Patricia Haines, Shakira Baksh
Explore more about on trusted external platforms like Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes, Wikipedia or TMDb. Find additional details, reviews, and related content to deepen your understanding.
Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Michael Caine has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.
Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)
The Cider House RulesBest Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
Hannah and Her SistersBatman Begins
The Dark Knight Rises
Interstellar
The Quiet American
Children of Men
The Man Who Would Be King
Quincy
Hannah and Her Sisters
Dressed to Kill
Youth
Last Orders
Victory
The Italian Job
Is Anybody There?
The Statement
Sleuth
Get Carter
Flawless
Harry Brown
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Quills
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Around the Bend
King of Thieves
The Weather Man
Little Voice
The Cider House Rules
The Swarm
On Deadly Ground
Best Sellers
Mr. Destiny
Kingsman: The Secret Service
Come Away
Dear Dictator
Sherlock Gnomes
Secondhand Lions
Zulu
Blame It on Rio
Miss Congeniality
Educating Rita
Bewitched
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Deathtrap
Medieval
The Last Witch Hunter
Now You See Me
Now You See Me 2
The Eagle Has Landed
Alfie
A Shock to the System
Mona Lisa
The Ipcress File
Noises Off...
The Fourth Protocol
The Hand
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
The Wilby Conspiracy
Kidnapped
Four Kids and It
Jaws: The Revenge
Mad About the Boy: The Noel Coward Story
Discovering Hamlet
Ending the Knight
Mr. Morgan’s Last Love
Inside ‘Interstellar’
My Generation
And the Winner Isn’t
An Accidental Studio
Shiner
Interstellar: Nolan’s Odyssey
The Making Of ‘The Italian Job’
Quicksand
50 Films to See Before You Die
The Foreign Eye
The Director’s Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan
Jekyll & Hyde
The Actors
Night of 100 Stars III
Bullseye!
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Escape to Victory
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
The Honorary Consul
The Jigsaw Man
Night of 100 Stars II
The Holcroft Covenant
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema’s Legendary Studio
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Michael Caine on Acting in Film, Arts and Entertainment
Surrender
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Jack the Ripper
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #3: SEQUELITIS
The Island
Half Moon Street
Hero
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
The Whistle Blower
The Making of Jaws The Revenge
Sweet Liberty
The Great Escaper
The Island
Half Moon Street
The Bulldog Breed
Zee and Co.
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Pulp
Peeper
Inside ‘the Swarm’
Hurry Sundown
Fight of the Century
The Magus
Deadfall
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
A Hill in Korea
Silver Bears
The Romantic Englishwoman
Gambit
Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold
Hamlet at Elsinore
Billion Dollar Brain
Rickles
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Play Dirty
Too Late the Hero
Simon Simon
World War II: When Lions Roared
How to Murder a Rich Uncle
Funeral in Berlin
Curtain Call
Sleuth
Carve Her Name with Pride
Blind Spot
The Two-Headed Spy
Ashanti
Mandela and de Klerk
The Marseille Contract
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Danger Within
Woman Times Seven
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
Passport to Shame
The Sound of 007
The Wrong Arm of the Law
Bullet to Beijing
MCAINE: An Anagram of Cinema
Sailor Beware
The Black Windmill
Blood and Wine
Elle s’appelait Françoise
Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London
Solo for Sparrow
The Key
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Midnight in Saint Petersburg
Track the complete movie timeline of Michael Caine, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2015
Youth
Kingsman: The Secret Service
The Last Witch Hunter
Inside ‘Interstellar’
Self / Professor Brand
2003
The Statement
Secondhand Lions
The Making Of ‘The Italian Job’
Quicksand
Jake Mellows
The Actors
Anthony O'Malley
1995
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Self
Bullet to Beijing
Harry Palmer
1990
Mr. Destiny
A Shock to the System
Jekyll & Hyde
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
Bullseye!
Sidney Lipton / Doctor Hicklar
1988
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Self - Host
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
Self
1987
The Fourth Protocol
Jaws: The Revenge
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
Michael Caine on Acting in Film, Arts and Entertainment
Self
Surrender
Sean Stein
The Making of Jaws The Revenge
Self
1986
Hannah and Her Sisters
Mona Lisa
Half Moon Street
Lord Sam Bulbeck
Hero
Narrator (voice)
The Whistle Blower
Frank Jones
Sweet Liberty
Elliott James
Half Moon Street
Lord Sam Bulbeck
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
The Holcroft Covenant
Noel Holcroft
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema’s Legendary Studio
Self - Host
1983
Educating Rita
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life
British Soldier (uncredited) (segment "Fighting Each Other")
The Honorary Consul
Charley Fortnum
The Jigsaw Man
Philip Kimberley / Sergei Kuzminsky
1975
The Man Who Would Be King
The Wilby Conspiracy
Peeper
Leslie C. Tucker
The Romantic Englishwoman
Lewis
Rickles
1967
Hurry Sundown
Henry Warren
Billion Dollar Brain
Harry Palmer
Woman Times Seven
Handsome Stranger
Tonite Let’s All Make Love in London
Self
What's After the Movie?
Not sure whether to stay after the credits? Find out!
Explore Our Movie Platform
New Movie Releases (2025)
Famous Movie Actors
Top Film Production Studios
Movie Plot Summaries & Endings
Major Movie Awards & Winners
Best Concert Films & Music Documentaries
Movie Collections and Curated Lists
© 2025 What's After the Movie. All rights reserved.