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Mike Myers

  • Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
  • Birthday: May 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 fully-realized, heavily detailed characterizations and his spot-on mimicry. In an era of cynical insider comedy like “Seinfeld” (NBC, 1989-1998), Myers also set himself apart with affable, silliness that was refreshingly free from hip irony or mean-spirited in…more

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Portrayed the title role of The Love Guru ; also co-wrote with Graham Gordy and co-produced with Gary Barber

  • 2007

    Reprised role of the title character for Shrek the Third

  • 2004

    Again voiced the title character of the animated feature Shrek 2

  • 2003

    Played the title role in Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat

  • 2002

    Reprised roles for the third Austin Powers film, Austin Powers in Goldmember ; also co-wrote and co-produced

Awards

  • 2007

    MTV Generation Award:

  • 2003

    MTV Movie Award: Best Comedic Performance

  • 2000

    MTV Movie Award: Best On-Screen Duo

  • 2000

    MTV Movie Award: Best Villain

  • 1998

    MTV Movie Award: Best Dance Sequence

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