Michael Caine on Not Giving Up “Too Early” and the Lesson a Legendary Director Gave Him
Michael Caine spoke about what he learned during his brief “retirement” and also shares some lessons from legendary actor/director John Huston.
Michael Caine spoke about what he learned during his brief “retirement” and also shares some lessons from legendary actor/director John Huston.
“If you get the hair and the costume right – you put that costume on long before you start the movie – you look in the mirror and you go, ‘There he is, I know exactly who he is.'” – Michael Caine
Michael Caine, who just turned 80, has spent his career turning out memorable roles in classic films. He’s filled his resume with supporting roles because it challenged him more. But he doesn’t ever forget how lucky he’s been to last in Hollywood this long.
Michael Caine, a two-time Academy Award® winner, has appeared in more than 100 films in a career spanning over half a century.
Michael Caine was in his dressing room, which was in the attic of an old New Orleans theater, and fell asleep for what he intended to be a quick nap.
Caine has one reason for his constant appearances in movies: he loves to act.
Michael Caine has just released his 2nd memoir, The Elephant to Hollywood, which chronicles the his second Oscar win, becoming a Knight and his collaboration with Christopher Nolan, among other things.
“There’ won’t be a great announcement or fanfare of trumpets. I just won’t do anything.” – Michael Caine