Born into poverty in London, when he first decided to become an actor, he was looked upon with amazement: who did he think he was? But he persevered and succeeded in becoming one of filmdom's most versatile stars.


Born into poverty in London, when he first decided to become an actor, he was looked upon with amazement: who did he think he was? But he persevered, starting in repertory theatre, television and finally succeeding in becoming one of filmdom's most versatile stars. Today, despite those successes, Michael Caine retains a keen memory of his origins. ‘Educating Rita’, ‘The Man Who Would Be King’, ‘Alfie’, ‘Zulu’ and beyond.