Michael Caine and his wife, Shakira, 1973

Michael Caine has played such a wide variety of characters in his movies. I thought I'd just share some of my Избранное ones. His performances of Alfred Pennyworth in "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" are the best portrayals of Alfred I've ever seen. I don't think anyone could play him better. I loved his performance of Inspector Abberline in "Jack the Ripper." I found myself еще interested in the life of Abberline than in what Jack the Ripper was doing. I think that says a lot for his performance. The role of Alfie couldn't have been a еще perfect role for him. I think many people think...

___From Noises Off! Michael played Lloyd.

Lloyd: Brooke?
Brooke: Yes?
Lloyd: Are Ты in?
Brooke: In?
Lloyd: Are Ты there?
Brooke: What?
Lloyd: You're out. Okay. I'll call again.

Usher: Mr. Fellowes, uh, is there anything wrong with your seat?
Lloyd: [thinking] Yeah, it's facing the stage!

___From Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Michael plays Lawrence Jamieson

[Ruprecht (Steve Martin) is mauling Lawrence's new girlfriend]
Lawrence Jamieson: Ruprecht, do Ты want the genital cuff?

Lawrence Jamieson: Freddy (Steve Martin), as a younger man, I was a sculptor, a painter, and a musician. There was just one problem:...