Born Maurice Micklewhite in London, Michael Caine was the son of a fish-market porter and a charlady. He left school at 15 and took a series of working-class jobs before joining the British army and serving in Korea during the Korean War, where he saw combat. Upon his return to England he gravitated toward the theater and got a job as an assistant stage manager...See full bio »
1984The 56th Annual Academy Awards
(TV special documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role and Presenter: Best Animated Short Film & Best Live Action Short Film
While shooting
Harry Brown: The young guys I met there were fascinated by my success. They asked how I got out of there. I told them the truth - I had a happy family. My mum and dad were together all the time. I won a scholarship to grammar school. And there was drink, but not drugs.
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Trivia:
Publicly supported Conservative Party leader David Cameron for Prime Minister in the 2010 General Election.
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Trademark:
Often plays mentors and father figures to younger characters in films
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