Veteran British actor Michael Caine, a Hollywood icon with a decades-spanning career littered with awards and acclaim, revealed on Saturday that he has retired from acting at the age of 90.
The Oscar-winner bows out following another widely-praised performance in his final film, "The Great Escaper", which was released on October 6.
A prolific actor known for his amiable Cockney persona and deadpan acting style, Caine has appeared in more than 160 films during his seven-decade career. A six-time Oscar nominee — who has won two Academy Awards, in 1986 and 2000 — he has also earned Golden Globes, BAFTAs and numerous other gongs.Caine's acting retirement announcement comes a month before his first novel, "Deadly Game", is scheduled for release.
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