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    Caine, Michael

    Where was Michael Caine born?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Bermondsey, London. Michael was born on March 13, 1933. His Father was a porter at Billingsgate Fish Market, and his Mother was a 'charlady'.

    When he was 'Knighted', he used his real name. What is it?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Maurice Micklewhite. He attended Buckingham Palace on 16th June 2000, to receive his Knighthood from The Queen.

    When he was called up for military 'National Service', in which branch of the armed forces, did he serve?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Army. In an attempt to only serve one more year, Caine decided to switch regimes, to the Royal Fusilier's, and actually saw action in the Korean War.

    In 1956, Caine 'landed' his first movie role. What is the name of the movie called?My Name Is Michael Caine

      'A Hill In Korea'. He was originally hired as a technical advisor, because of his experience's in the Korean War.

    In 1956, Michael was sharing a flat in London with another struggling actor. What is the name of the other actor?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Terence Stamp. The flat was in the exclusive Harley Street area of London. Caine found himself sharing with 10 other guys, in a 23 room 'mansion' like property.

    In 1967, Caine appeared in a film called,'Tonight, Lets All Make Love In London'. A documentary about the 'swinging' London scene of the 60's. Which famous British band composed the soundtrack?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Pink Floyd. The soundtrack recording is now a rare collector's item. If anybody playing this quiz, has a copy? ... Can we negotiate?

    My favourite Caine film is 'The Italian Job'. In this 1969 'classic', how does Caine's character, Charlie Croaker, explain away his time in prison?My Name Is Michael Caine

      He was 'shooting tiger's in Africa'.. Peter Collinson, the director of 'The Italian Job', persuaded Noel Coward to play Mr. Bridger, (the Mr. Big in prison), as a thank you for financially supporting the orphanage, where Collinson was raised.

    Regarded, by many, as possibly the greatest British crime thriller ever, 1971's 'Get Carter', is also looked upon as Caine's finest acting performance. On which Ted Lewis novel, is this film based?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Jack's Return Home. 'Get Carter', also starred one of Caine's real-life heroes, John Osborne, who actually penned 'Don't Look Back In Anger'.

    Also in 1971, Caine first spotted his, soon to be, second wife, Shakira Baksh, in a television advertisement. Which product was she advertising?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Maxwell House Coffee. Caine originally intended to travel to Brazil, where the advertisement was filmed, to find her. Before finding out, that she actually lived in a flat in Fulham.

    In which 1986 film, did Caine win his first Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Hannah And Her Sisters. He won his second Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 1999's, 'The Cider House Rules'.

    Which famous American comedy actor, starred alongside Caine, in the 1988 film,'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels'?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Steve Martin. 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', was directed by Frank Oz, of Muppets fame. Caine famously appeared in 1992's 'A Muppet's Christmas Carol', as well as appearing on TV's 'The Muppet Show'.

    In 1997, Caine played support in the film 'Blood and Wine', as an ex-con. Who played the lead role in that film?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Jack Nicholson. Directed by Bob Rafelson. Rafelson describes the film as being the third part of a trilogy. The first two parts being, 'Five Easy Pieces', in 1970 and 'The King of Marvin Gardens', in 1972.

    Michael Caine is known as being a trivia fan. Who knows, maybe he'll play this quiz? What phrase is often, wrongly, attributed to him, in many trivia quizzes?My Name Is Michael Caine

      'Not a lot of people know that'. Apparently, this phrase was coined by Peter Sellers, who once left a message on Caine's answering machine, impersonating him and using this infamous phrase.

    Finally, back to the title of my quiz. The words, 'My Name is Michael Caine', are actually spoken by Caine himself, in a 1984 song entitled, 'Michael Caine. Which famous British ska band recorded this song?My Name Is Michael Caine

      Madness. Not a lot of people know that.

    Caine played the title role in "Alfie". Which statement best describes the character for most of the movie?Movies of Michael Caine

      Playboy. Caine played a somewhat shallow and superficial ladies' man. The movie was a key role for him early in his career. (Dionne Warwick had a hit with the song, "Alfie".)

    Caine also starred in "The Ipcress File". What was the name of his character?Movies of Michael Caine

      Harry Palmer. Palmer was a spy back in the days of James Bond when spy fiction was extremely popular. Bruhl was the name of the principal character in "Deathtrap". Urfe was the name of the principal character in "The Magus". Baker co-starred with Caine in "Zulu".

    Caine starred in "Funeral in Berlin". Who wrote the novel?Movies of Michael Caine

      Len Deighton. This was also a spy novel that featured Harry Palmer. Le Carre is best known for "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold". Both Greene and Ludlum have many spy and adventure stories to their credit.

    Caine starred in the WW II thriller, "The Eagle Has Landed". The story involves a plot to kidnap what prominent figure? Movies of Michael Caine

      Churchill. This is a nice, taut thriller ... despite the fact that we know from the get-go that the plot won't succeed.

    Caine had a key role in "The Cider House Rules". Much of the action in the story took place in an orphanage; where was it located?Movies of Michael Caine

      New England. The memorable line from the movie is Caine's oft-recited: "goodnight, you princes of Maine, you kings of New England ..."

    Caine was one of the stars of "A Bridge Too Far", The story is about an actual event in what war?Movies of Michael Caine

      WW II. Based on the bestseller by Cornelius Ryan, the movie describes an unsuccessful operation during World War II.

    Caine starred in "Sleuth". Who wrote the play on which the movie was based?Movies of Michael Caine

      Anthony Shaffer. Anthony Shaffer wrote the masterful play .... but the brilliance didn't come across in the movie. I'm not sure why.

    One of Caine's more recent movies was "The Quiet American". Where did the action of the story occur?Movies of Michael Caine

      Vietnam. Caine stars with Brendan Fraser in this tale of political intrigue set in Saigon.

    Caine starred in "The Magus". Who wrote the novel on which the movie was based?Movies of Michael Caine

      John Fowles. The novel was a wonderful read; the movie didn't come close.

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