Michael Caine: "Not many people know that."

[radhead]

Are there any other fans of this British actor? This guy is truly British. I don't think you can say that about a lot of actors, even British ones.

'Caine is a popular subject for impressionists and mimics, having a voice and manner of speaking that are distinctive, yet fairly easy to imitate. Most Caine impressions include the catchphrase "Not a lot of people know that." Peter Sellers initiated this when he appeared on BBC1's Parkinson show on 28 October 1972 and said: "Not many people know that. This is my Michael Caine impression. You see, Mike's always quoting from the Guinness Book of Records. At the drop of a hat he'll trot one out. 'Did you know that it takes a man in a tweed suit five and a half seconds to fall from the top of Big Ben to the ground? Now there's not many people know that!'"'

'In 1983, Caine was given the line to say as an in-joke in the film Educating Rita.'

I just watched him in the Holcroft Covenant. He was quite good. Very Michael Caine-ish.

 

[Fremdin]

I love Micheal Caine! He's so much fun and a great actor. I love to read interviews with him because he doesn't get all high and mighty about being an actor, it's just a job. Also, he's a great Alfred.

 

[LostFound1986]

I do quite like him; I know what you mean about him being really British. Lots of Brits overdo it for the Americans with the voice etc. I possibly do that a bit in US...: well why not! If your going to have an accent you may as well have a distinctive one!

 

[Thomas1984]

The Italian Job is a classic film, with a great role for MCaine. Then there's the cars, the women, the $6 million worth of gold.

Or was it £6 million?

 

[radhead]

I think the most recent movie I saw him in was the 3rd Austin Powers movie. I was sitting in the theatre and thought the movie was going okay, until they showed the first hint that Austin's father was going to be portrayed by Michael Caine. The mere fact that he was willing to do such a silly film. That set set me on a laughing fit that lasted the remainder of the movie. Good jokes and bad, I was laughing at everything after that point.

 

[radhead]

Michael Paine, Nosey Neighbor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50PbTompgB8&NR=1