A Happy Birthday to a Distinguished Fellow, Michael Caine

Today Janson Media celebrates the birthday of one of Hollywood's most accomplished stars, Michael Caine. The talented UK native is one of only two actors along with Jack Nicholson to be nominated by the Academy Award committee for a leading or supporting role in every decade since the 60s. The Hollywood icon is best known for his work in Alfie, The Italian Job, GetCarter, Austin Powers Goldmember, Batman Begins, and a supporting role in The Cider House Rules for which he won an Academy Award. His multifaceted career is documented in retrospective from Janson Media's Hollywood Collection, Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold, also available on DVD with extra features.

&'..The rags-to-riches story told by the actor who has never forgotten the people who scoffed at his lofty ambition.&' -Entertainment Tonight

Narrated with gentle self-deprecating humor and honesty by the star himself, Breaking the Mold features clips from such filmsas Educating Rita, The Man Who Would Be King, Alfie, California Suite, Hannah And Her Sisters, Mona Lisa, Sleuth, Deathtrap, Zulu, and The Ipcress File. 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 theater, then tv, 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. He has refused to abandon the Cockney accent that reflects his roots, or the authentic spirit that bends a knee to no one.

Also included are the recollections of friends, co-workers and family members such as actors Julie Walters, Bob Hoskins, Dyan Cannon, Angie Dickinson, Ben Kingsley, Roger Moore, directors Lewis Gilbert and Sidney J. Furie, and Michael Caine"s wife, Shakira.