Mike Myers

Mike Myers as The Nefarious Dr. Evil in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Biography

Born 05/25/1963

With his keen observational eye and ear, Canadian actor and writer Mike Myers created some of the most memorable comedic characters in TV and film history. From the time of his American breakout on “Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 1975- ) in the early 1990s, Myers’ success lay in his...
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Awards

  • In 2007, received MTV Generation Award
  • In 2003, received MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance
  • In 2000, received MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo

Highlights

  • In 2009, Played a British General in Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds"
  • In 2008, Portrayed the title role of "The Love Guru"; also co-wrote with Graham Gordy and co-produced with Gary Barber
  • In 2007, Reprised role of the title character for "Shrek the Third"

Family & Companions

  • Robin Ruzan: wife (met in 1987 in a bar following a hockey game with Myers, co-wrote "Wayne's World: Extreme Close Up", a book about the making of the film; married in May 1993)
  • Eric Myers: father (Emigrated to Canada from Liverpool; died in 1991 from complications of Alzheimer's disease)
  • Alice Myers: mother (Trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art; emigrated to Canada from Liverpool)

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