Michael Kane's filmography is eternalThe subject of controversy as film critics and viewers. For many years in the acting career, he brought to life more than one hundred roles. Many of them became iconic, he was awarded for this famous prizes, but, in addition to them, Kane also played in a huge number of second-rate and highly dubious pictures. However, it still does not do him a lesser honor, because he will forever remain a significant figure in the history of cinema due to its magnificent and natural game. Among other actors, he is distinguished by a fascinating life story, which proves that a person can achieve anything, regardless of his background or education.
Origin
Когда видишь на экране образ благородного aristocrat of British origin, it is very difficult to imagine that he was once a mere boy from the poorest district of London. The future actor Michael Caine was born at the name of Maurice Joseph Mickleweit, who later changed to a stage name. He was born in the real slums, and his parents could not boast even of average income. His father was a loader, and when his firstborn was born, he was left without work. Mother worked as a cleaner at the market, and the whole family had to live in two small rooms in an apartment, where a total of 12 people lived. Since childhood, Kane knew all the subtleties of communication on the Cockney, which in Britain is considered a commonplace accent. It is difficult to imagine that at least one person from such a harsh environment will be able to start some kind of even not particularly prestigious career. What can we say about such art as cinema! However, films by actor Michael Kane serve as proof that anything is possible in life.
Youth and the beginning of the actor's way
In areas like the one where Maurice grew up, childrenthey usually drop out of school very early and go to work. The same fate at the age of 16 befell the future actor. His acquaintance with the theater happened two years earlier, when he randomly found himself at the rehearsal of the female drama circle. From an early age, Kane wanted to go beyond poverty and reach heights in any prestigious profession, but so far he could boast of only success in basketball. The following years, he constantly changes one job to another, having been a waiter, a cook's assistant, a cleaner and a loader. He even tries himself in the military when he goes to serve in Korea, but he comes to the conclusion that you should not waste your youth on it. Leaving behind a sad but rewarding experience in the future, he is getting an appointment to work in a theater, although, so far, he has been appointed as a bartender. In parallel, the guy goes to the evening acting courses and draws from everywhere that can be useful to him in an acting career. He became part of the local troupe, thanks to which he met his patroness and first wife, Patricia Heins.
First roles
Michael Kane's filmography begins with a fewminor roles on television, which, however, served him an excellent service, because it was there that he met the young Sean Connery. The latter, by that time, had already managed to conquer the hearts of the audience and had become very popular, therefore, he actively offered directors and agents around him for the various roles of his comrade, Kane. In 1956, fate gives the actor a chance to play for the first time on the big screen in the film “Mountain in Korea”. After that, Michael receives many offers and in subsequent years is removed in various projects, and soon the significant film with his participation becomes the tape “Zulus” (1964), where he embodied the image of an elegant aristocrat, thereby destroying the stereotype that the origin can be reflected on talent. These years were the very foundation on which Michael Kane subsequently built his career. The films of those years were marked by such successful films as “Ipkress Dossier”, “Alfie”, “Gambit”, “Italian-style Robbery” and “Remove Carter”.
Hollywood
In those years, the audience is not only nativeGreat Britain, but also America with pleasure look at pictures, main roles in which Michael Kane plays. Films with his participation even then receive nominations for prestigious awards, but the first victories he gets only in the 80s. Many at the time reproached the actor for being involved in all the projects that he was offered. He himself was always of the opinion that even the smallest role could become more memorable than the tape itself as a whole. Therefore, he always masterfully embodied any image. Nevertheless, critics immediately forgot their stinging remarks when Michael Kane's filmography was replenished with epochal and weighty roles. These include the Woody Allen painting “Hannah and Her Sisters,” for which the actor received an Oscar. He also won two "Golden Globes" - for "Raising Rita" and "Otupityh Scammers."
1990s and 2000s
These years can be called golden in a careeractor with a pseudonym Michael Kane. His filmography is growing steadily along with the number of well-deserved awards. The next Golden Globe is awarded to him for his participation in the film Golosok, and a year later he receives the second Oscar for the Rule of Wine-makers tape. In addition, he is constantly nominated for many other awards for no less interesting roles. In the 2000s, the actor moves closer to Christopher Nolan, and in the end it is Kane who will become the record holder for participation in his projects. In the trilogy about The Dark Knight, he played the famous butler Alfred. He can also be seen in the films of the director mentioned above, such as Prestige, Inception and Interstellar. And in 2015, according to some critics, the film of Michael Kane was supplemented, perhaps, by his best role in the film “Youth” by the Italian Paolo Sorrentino. He also adorned with his presence several successful modern films, including Illusion of Deception and Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Future projects
Not so long ago, a veteran of world cinemaannounced that he was going to leave the profession when he was 90 years old. Already there is information about what will be the following films with actor Michael Caine, the list of which is updated annually with at least two. He will again return to the image of Arthur in the second part of "The Illusion of Deception." An important event in the world of cinema will also be a remake of the painting “Leave Beautiful” under the auspices of the talented Zach Braff, where Kane plays a key role. Hardly anyone, including Michael himself, will deny the fact that, perhaps, his future work will bring more than one award. However, international recognition is not the most important thing in the life of a real actor. After all, the main thing is how he performs his roles. Michael Caine does it absolutely sincerely, honestly, while each time discovering new facets of his talent and pushing his own boundaries. It is because of this that he entered the history of cinema and will remain there forever.
