Michael Caine | Known For: Jack The Ripper, On Air For 1 Month

While some have catchphrases and iconic physical features that set them apart from the rest, Michael Caine’s Cockney accent does the job for him. Having had a small role in Morning Departure in 1946, Caine’s acting career spans over seven decades. Since then, he’s partaken in 170+ projects, winning accolades for many of them. However, the title role in Alfie likely garnered him widespread attention.

Now almost 88, he continues to sign new film deals, including the upcoming ones: Best Sellers, Medieval, and Now Your See Me 3. Caine has won several awards over the years, among which the two Oscars for Hannah and Her Sisters and The Cider House Rules stand out.