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Born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite on March 14, 1933, in London, the man who would become known to the world as Michael Caine has lived a life as rich and varied as the characters he's portrayed on screen. The son of a fish-market porter and a maid, Caine grew up in a working-class family and experienced the hardships of World War II firsthand. He honed his acting skills during his military service in Korea, where he was a part of the Royal Fusiliers. Caine's career breakthrough came with the film Zulu in 1964, where he played Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead. His portrayal of the aristocratic officer set him on a path to stardom, and he quickly became one of the most recognizable faces in British cinema. His role in The Ipcress File (1965) solidified his status as a leading man, and over the years, he has been lauded for his performances in classics such as Alfie (1966), The Italian Job (1969), and Get Carter (1971). Caine's talent has not gone unrecognized by his peers. He's a two-time Academy Award winner, earning Best Supporting Actor for his roles in Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and The Cider House Rules (1999). But perhaps what sets Caine apart is his longevity and adaptability. He has worked with some of the most respected directors of multiple generations, from Sidney Lumet and John Huston to Christopher Nolan and Steven Soderbergh.

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