Sir Michael Caine Biography

- Was born under the astrological star sign of Pisces.

- His trademarks are his cockney accent and his distinctive rimmed spectacles.

- Was voted fifth in the Orange 2001 Film Survey of the Greatest British Actors.

- Has been nominated for an Oscar at least once in five consecutive decades.

- Is famous for the catch-phrase “Not a lot of people know that”.

- Left Great Britain between the years 1979 and 1987, for tax reasons.

- Is close friends with Sir Elton John, Sir Sean Connery, Sir Roger Moore and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

- Is co-owner of the top London restaurant, Langan’s Brasserie.

- He owns seven restaurants : six in London, one in Miami.

- He was knighted under his real name, Maurice Micklewhite in November 2000.

- Three of his most famous films - Alfie, The Italian Job, and Get Carter - have been re-made.

- Has appeared in the re-makes of two of his famous films: Get Carter and Sleuth.

- Superstar Swedish rock band Kent refer to him in their song, “Palace and Main”.

- Was the first person to be nominated for an acting Razzie award for more than one title.

- Was nominated for Worst Actor of 1980 at the very first ever Razzie Awards.

- Was once a heavy smoker: in the 1960s, he smoked four packs a day!

- Once shared a flat with fellow actor Terence Stamp.