Actor Michael Caine, an icon of British cinema, announced Saturday that he is retiring at the age of 90 after an acclaimed performance in his final film, The Great Escaper, completing seven decades on the screen.
From the manipulative character of the Hound to the lying scientist of Interstellar to Batman’s butler, he has appeared in more than 160 films.
He received a total of six Oscar nominations, winning a statuette for Woody Allen’s “Hannah and Her Sisters” in 1986, then in 2000 for “God’s Work, The Devil’s Part.”
I always say I’m retiring. Now the time has come, he told BBC Radio 4.
I thought, I just did a movie that I starred in and got incredible reviews for… What should I do to top that?
The Great Escaper, released in the UK on October 6, tells the true story of World War II veteran Bernie Jordan, who escaped his retirement home to take part in the 70th anniversary of the D-Day ceremony to participate. from 1944 in France.
His performance was praised in that film, in which he starred opposite Glenda Jackson, who died in June at the age of 87.
The only roles I can be assigned now are 90-year-old men. Or maybe 85 years old, he said.
These are not leading roles. At 90 there are no main characters, just attractive young boys and girls. So I told myself it was better that I leave.
Maurice Joseph Micklewhite was born on March 14, 1933 in south London into poor surroundings.
While looking for an artist name, he discovered the poster for the film “Hurricane on the Caine” and adopted the boat’s name as a pseudonym in 1954.
The tireless actor, who comes from working-class London and is known for his Cockney accent but is a Rolls-Royce collector, was among the first cultural figures to speak out in favor of Brexit in 2016.
Sir Michael was knighted by Elizabeth II in 2000.