Michael Caine is a British actor. He has had a long and illustrious career in film, television, and stage, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. Caine is best known for his roles in classic films such as “Alfie” (1966), “The Italian Job” (1969), “Get Carter” (1971), and “Educating Rita” (1983), for which he won a BAFTA Award. He has also appeared in a wide range of other films, including the “Batman” franchise, “The Cider House Rules” (1999), and “Children of Men” (2006). Caine has been nominated for several awards, including six Academy Awards, and has won several BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and other honors. He is a recipient of a knighthood, awarded by Queen Elizabeth II in 2000, and continues to act in films and on stage.