Michael Caine, Legendary Actor and Frequent Christopher Nolan Collaborator, Is Officially Retiring

Michael Caine, an eminent figure in the movie business for more than 60 years, is retiring. The 90-year-old actor confirmed his retirement after wrapping up his last film, The Great Escaper. Caine, well known for multiple collaborations with director Christopher Nolan, feels he has nothing further to gain from his acting career. "I keep saying I'm going to retire. Well, I am now,” Caine stated during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today show. He further explained that his roles are now mostly confined to elderly characters and feels that the current success is a good point to retire.

Caine's brilliant career started in 1956 with the movie "A Hill in Korea". He garnered fame numerously through films like The Italian Job, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Children of Men and various Christopher Nolan films, including the famous portrayal of Alfred Pennyworth in Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. Caine didn't star in Nolan's recent movie Oppenheimer, ending his eight-year streak of appearances in Nolan's work. Featuring in The Great Escaper, a narrative based on the true story of an 89-year-old British World War II veteran, has marked the end of his illustrious career.

One of Caine's most notable roles is his character in the 1975 film "The Man Who Would Be King", where he co-starred with Sean Connery. Caine has been nominated six times for an Oscar, with his first win being for "Hannah and Her Sisters" in 1986. His role in 1999's "The Cider House Rules" also earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.