Legendary English actor Sir Michael Caine announced that he’s stepping out of the spotlight after decades in the industry. The 90-year-old explained that he’s officially ready to move on from Hollywood following the success of his new film, The Great Escaper.
He told BBC Radio 4’s Today show,
I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well, I am now. I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead, and it’s got incredible reviews. The only parts I’m likely to get now are old men, 90-year-old men, maybe 85. And I thought, ‘Well, I might as well leave with all this . . . I’ve got wonderful reviews. What have I got to do to beat this?’
In his final movie role, the actor plays World War II veteran Bernard Jordan who escapes his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
Throughout his five decades as an actor, 90-year-old Caine has won two Academy Awards, one BAFTA, three Golden Globe Awards, and three SAG Awards. His breakthrough in film came in the 1960s when he starred in the movies Zulu, The Battle of Britain, The Italian Job, Gambit, and Alfie.
He received many of his award nominations in the ’70s and ’80s. The 2000s did not see Caine slowing down either.
Caine was married to Patricia Haines from 1954 to 1958, and they had a daughter named Dominique. He has been married to Shakira Baksh since 1973, and they have a daughter, Natasha Haleema.
