Michael Caine Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Weight, Biography, Wiki and Career Details

Sir Michael Caine is a British film icon. He is an actor by profession and has starred in over 130 films. He is a huge box office star and one of the highest-grossing and is ranked at No.20. His versatility, Cockney accent, and pleasant face have entertained many fans and continue to do so. He has won two Oscar Awards.

Well, how well do you know about Michael Caine? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Michael Caine’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Michael Caine to date.

Biography and Early Life

Michael Caine was born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr. on March 14, 1933, in Rotherhithe, London, UK. His father, Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Sr., was of English and Irish heritage and worked as a fish market porter. His mother, Ellen Frances Marie Burchell, was an English woman and worked as a cook and a charwoman to provide for the family. He was raised as a Protestant. He had a younger brother Stanley Caine and a half-brother David Burchell, both of whom are now deceased.

He spent his childhood years in Southwark, London. The whole family was evacuated during the Second World War and was rehoused in Canada after the war ended.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Michael Caine in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Michael Caine’s age is 91 years old as of today’s date 24th April 2024 having been born on 14 March 1933. Though, he is 6′ 2″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 189 lbs in Pound and 86 kg in Kilograms.

Education

Michael Caine attended the Hackney Downs School. Then he moved to Wilson’s School in Wallington, London, where he studied till he was 16 years old. He left Wilson after earning a School Certificate in 6 subjects. As we can presume from the number of certificates he has received from his last high school, he was a very educated child, but we cannot know whether he attended college. Maybe, after he completed his schooling, he pursued his career in acting and thus did not get a chance to live a life as a college student.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Michael first got married in 1955 to actress Patricia Haines. However, they got divorced in 1962. They have one daughter together named Dominique Caine. He saw his current wife Shakira Baksh in a coffee commercial, and they began dating. They got married on January 8, 1973. They have a daughter named Natasha Caine.

He lives in Leatherhead, Surrey. He is a fan of cricket and chill-out music.

Is Michael Caine Gay?

We have not found any conclusive reports stating that Michael Caine might be gay. He has worked and interacted with many male colleagues but has not reported any interest in homosexual relationships. He is happily married to his wife, Shakira Baksh.

Professional Career

Michael Caine began his career in acting at the age of 20 even though he did not have any formal training as an actor. He adopted the stage name “Michael White.” He performed many small roles in television and movies before landing a role in the film “Zulu” in 1964. It was a drama war movie and launched him into international fame. Another notable film of his is “Italian Job,” released in 1969. Some of his other movies, which were blockbusters are- “Battle of Britain,” “Get Carter,” “The Eagle has Landed,” and “The Man Who Would Be King.”

He moved to America in the 1980s and continued with his acting career there. He starred in the thriller movie “Jaws: The Revenge,” which was his first high-grossing movie. However, his performance in the comedy film “Miss Congeniality” is one of his best yet. His more recent movies are “Dunkirk,” “Dear Dictator” and “Sherlock Gnomes.”

He is the author of bestselling books like “What’s It All About” (1992), “The Elephant to Hollywood” (2010), “Blowing the Doors Off And Other Lessons in Life” (2018).

Awards

Michael Caine has won numerous awards in his acting career. He has been nominated for an Oscar six times. He won his first Academy award in 1986 for his role as a supporting actor in the film “Hannah and Her Sisters.” He won the award again in 1999 for “The Cider House Rules.” He has won the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the movie “Educating Rita” in 1983.

After that, he did not stop getting more recognition and appreciation. He was honored with the title of “Commander of the Order of the British Empire” (CBE) in 1992 and knighted in 2000. He was even awarded for his Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club awards in 2008. In addition, he received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement in 2017. He also won the Fondazione Mimmo Rotella Award in 2017 for a documentary he produced named “My Generation.”

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Michael Caine in 2024

As of 2024, Michael Caine’s net worth is around $80 million. He has earned his fortune through his successful career in acting and through writing his best-selling memoirs and books. The popular movie “The Dark Knight,” in which he starred, grossed $1 billion. His movie “Going in Style” was also a huge hit and amassed $85 million.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

Even though Michael Caine was raised as a protestant, he said in one of these interviews that since his father was a catholic, mother a protestant, he was taught by a man who followed Jewish and married a woman who practiced Muslim religion. As a result, he believes in more than one faith.

Sir Michael Caine is one of the gems of the film industry. His versatile acting has landed him many successful roles. He has showcased his acting prowess in both movies and television to gain a dedicated fan following. Coming from a working-class family, he has earned a name for himself in the entertainment industry and continued to enthrall people with his amazing performances.