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Sir Michael Caine knew “every mafia guy in Las Vegas” at the height of his fame. ‘The Italian Job’ actor, who turned 90 in March – and who famously played a London gangster in ‘Get Carter’ – said he got close to mobsters after taking a trip to Sin City with Frank Sinatra. He told The Daily Telegraph: “I’ll tell you who liked a laugh – Frank Sinatra.' “He was very nice, he became my friend, and he loved to laugh. But he never did many things that made you laugh. “He was very tough. He took me to Las Vegas on his private plane, and then I knew every mafia guy in Las Vegas. “I had dinner with the...
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Sir Michael Caine thinks every man should be forced to do National Service – and hates ‘wokery’. The 90-year-old was 12 when World War Two ended and was called up to the army when he was 18 and sent to occupied Berlin – before he was sent to fight in Korea a year later. He told the Daily Mail’s You magazine: “I think every young man should be made to do it. It truly makes a man of you.” But Michael admitted he soon fell in love with the money he could make from acting when he came out of service. He added: “I only became an actor after I left the army… I got a movie and was like, ‘F*** this! I...
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Sir Michael Caine used a walking stick as he made his first red carpet appearance in two years. The 90-year-old actor made a rare public appearance on Wednesday (20.09.23) evening as he joined the cast of 'The Great Escaper' for the movie's premiere at London's BFI Southbank. The big screen veteran sat down as he posed for photos at the event, sporting a navy suit with a pale blue shirt. Sir Michael - who has been seen using a walking stick and a frame on a number of occasions since suffering a broken ankle after falling on ice in 2018 - was helped onto the red carpet by director Oliver Parker...
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Glenda Jackson has died aged 87 after a brief illness. The ‘Women in Love’ actress – who became a first-time Tony Award winner for her performance in ‘Three Tall Women’ – was surrounded by family when she died, according to statement shared on Thursday (15.06.23) by her agent. Lionel Larner, 90, said about the former Labour Party MP: “Glenda Jackson, two-time Academy Award-winning actress and politician, died peacefully at her home in Blackheath, London this morning after a brief illness with her family at her side. “She recently completed filming ‘The Great Escaper’ in which she co-starred wi...
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Sir Michael Caine is releasing his first novel. The 90-year-old actor - who has previously written two memoirs - has put pen to paper on a thriller titled 'Deadly Game', which will be published by Hodder + Stoughton in November and follows DCI Harry Taylor, a former SAS soldier turned Metropolitan Police detective, who uncovers a high-level criminal enterprise. He said in a statement: “It’s been my ambition for years to write a thriller. It’s the genre I most love to read, and I’ve really got a buzz out of working on 'Deadly Game' and teaming up with Hodder once again to publish it. I hope rea...
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Sir Michael Caine’s daughter has been handed a six-month driving ban. Dominique Caine, 65, admitted she was travelling at 64mph in a 50mph zone in a Range Rover near her home in Gloucestershire. However, she already had nine points against her license bringing her total to 12, the BBC reports. The ban has been issued despite Dominique claiming that it will make it more difficult for her to look after her 89-year-old actor father in London, as taking public transport would take more than eight hours. Her lawyer James Findon told Cheltenham magistrates’ court: “She provides care to her father, b...
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Brian Cox admits he "sort of regretted" branding Johnny Depp "overblown and overrated". The 'Succession' actor hit out at a number of high-profile actors and directors in his autobiography, ‘Putting the Rabbit in the Hat’, and didn't hold back when it came to the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' star, who he met with after turning down a role in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise. He said of Johnny: “Personable though I’m sure he is, is so overblown, so overrated. I mean, 'Edward Scissorhands.' Let’s face it, if you come on with hands like that and pale, scarred-face make-up, yo...
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Sir Elton John has tested positive for COVID-19. The 74-year-old singer has been forced to cancel two upcoming shows in Dallas, Texas, after being diagnosed with the virus. A statement explained: "It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19. "Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms. Fans should hold on to their tickets as they will be honoured at the rescheduled dates to be announced s...
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Sir Michael Caine has revealed his secret to good health is war rations and "stolen fish". The 88-year-old - who was an evacuee during World War Two, having escape London to live in the countryside - actor has suggested the diet he grew up on during the war has kept him in amazing shape, as he didn't have any sugar and learned how to hunt wild animals. Speaking on the 'River Cafe Table 4' podcast he said: "My memory of food is this, my father was a Billingsgate fish market porter and he was a big gambler so he never bought steak because it was too dear but he used to nick a lot of fish. “So fo...
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Brian Cox has branded Johnny Depp "overblown and overrated". The 'Succession' actor has hit out at a number of high-profile actors and directors in his new autobiography, ‘Putting the Rabbit in the Hat’, and didn't hold back when it came to the 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' star, who he met with after turning down a role in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise. He said of Johnny: “Personable though I’m sure he is, is so overblown, so overrated. I mean, 'Edward Scissorhands.' Let’s face it, if you come on with hands like that and pale, scarred-face make-up, you don’t have to do ...
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