Michael Caine

Sir Michael Caine bags award for five decades of famous film roles

London, Nov 17 : English actor Michael Caine was honoured at the Variety Club’s 56th annual Showbusiness awards on November 16 for his five decades of famous film roles.

Caine, 75, who has starred in classic movies like Alfie, Get Carter and The Italian Job, was awarded the Outstanding Contribution prize, the Daily Express reported.

Besides the veteran actor, English television presenter Noel Edmonds, the cast of musical Hairspray, Kenneth Branagh and James McAvoy were awarded.

Scottish actor McAvoy, 29, was honoured with the Film Award for his performances in titles such as Atonement, The Last King of Scotland and Wanted.

Actor Michael Caine to co-host Nobel Peace concert

Actor Michael Caine to co-host Nobel Peace concertOslo - British actor Michael Caine is to co-host the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert along with US actress Scarlett Johansson, organizers said Wednesday.

Caine, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, appeared with Johansson in the 2006 movie The Prestige.

He was knighted in 2000, the same year he won an Oscar for best supporting actor for Cider House Rules.

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