Iconic Hollywood Celebrities Then & Now

If Hollywood had a voice, it might sound like Michael Caine’s — measured, worn-in, unmistakably British. Caine’s story began far from glitz: raised in postwar London, he brought a scrappy charm to roles that quickly made him a star.

From The Italian Job to The Dark Knight, he’s mixed working-class wit with gentlemanly grit. Knighted in 2000, he’s just as famous for his off-screen bluntness as his on-screen consistency. He has acted in over 130 films, yet never lost his relatability.