Michael Caine, in full Sir Michael Caine, original name Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, Jr., (born March 14, 1933, London, England), internationally successful British actor renowned for his versatility in numerous leading and character roles. He appeared in more than 100 films, and his amiable Cockney persona was usually present in each performance. The former Maurice Micklewhite took his screen name from the 1954 film The Caine Mutiny. Caine began acting on stage in 1953 and entered motion pictures in 1956. He played a variety of roles in such British productions as A Hill in Korea (1956), How ...