LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Celebrated British-American actor Sir Michael Caine is among the wealthiest actors to grace the screen to date. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the 'Dark Knight Rises' star has a net worth of about $60 million as of 2023
Throughout a career spanning more than six decades, Caine has endeared himself to countless fans on both sides of the Atlantic, with each of his blockbuster films raking in billions of dollars in revenue.
Despite being one of the highest-grossing box-office figures of all time, Caine's career was marked by humble beginnings. Back in the early 1960s, Caine suffered from several setbacks which prevented him from having a smooth induction into the film fraternity.
After failing to gain traction, Caine found himself penniless in his early 30s, according to his website. He had almost considered giving up on his acting career before starring in cult classics such as 'The Italian Job' and 'Alfie'.
Michael Caine's early life
Caine was born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr. on March 14, 1933, in London. He was raised in a Protestant family. His first brush with acting came while performing in school plays.
Caine was an intelligent student and subsequently earned a scholarship to study at the Hackney Downs School. Following the end of school, he joined the British Army's Royal Fusiliers, was stationed in West Germany, and saw action in the Korean War.
He assumed his name 'Michael Caine' after coming across the film 'The Caine Mutiny' which was playing at the Odeon cinema at a time when he needed a new stage name as his previous one, 'Michael Scott', was already in use by another actor.
Michael Caine's illustrious career
Caine began his acting career at the age of twenty while working as an assistant stage manager at the Carfax Electric Theatre.
He appeared in small film roles and television features throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. The popular film 'Zulu' brought him into the limelight and he hasn't had to look back ever since. His role as a cockney gangster in the film 'The Italian Job' earned him worldwide recognition and praise.
Throughout his illustrious career, he has been nominated for and won the Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards several times. He was appointed as the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2000 and bestowed with the honorary title of 'Sir'.
Assets owned by Michael Caine
Caine owns several pieces of real estate across both Britain and the United States. He purchased a freshly-built condo in Miami for $4.07 million in 2008 which he was able to flip in 2018 for $7.45 million. He also owned an 8-acre estate near London which he sold for $5 million in early 2019.
Who is Michael Caine's wife Shakira Baksh?
Caine's current wife Shakira Baksh is a former British actress and fashion model of Indo-Guyanese origin. She tied the knot with Caine in 1973 and the two have been together ever since, sharing a daughter named Natasha Caine.
Caine is immensely fond of his wife and has credited her for his longevity in life.
Michael Caine announces retirement from acting at 90
Caine recently announced his retirement from acting after appearing in 'The Great Escaper'. He clarified that he isn't suited for leading roles in films anymore now that he is ninety years old. He wishes to bring his eventful career to a close and end the journey on a positive note, as told to BBC Radio 4's 'Today Show'.
