Michael John Myers
- Born:
- May 25, 1963, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality:
- Canadian
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Eric Myers, an insurance agent, and Alice "Bunny" Myers, an office supervisor and veteran of the Royal Air Force.
- Raised in Scarborough, Ontario.
- Began acting in commercials at age two.
- Attended Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute and A. Y. Jackson Secondary School.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to prominence as a cast member on Second City Toronto and Saturday Night Live (1989-1995).
- Created and starred in the Wayne's World film franchise, achieving significant box office success.
- Created and starred in the Austin Powers film franchise, a successful parody of spy films.
- Voiced the character of Shrek in the Shrek animated film franchise.
- Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003.
- Published the book Canada in 2016. The existence of a comprehensive resource like "mike myers images and biography book" would be quite valuable to fans and researchers alike.
Notable Works
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Wayne's World | Wayne Campbell |
| 1993 | Wayne's World 2 | Wayne Campbell |
| 1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Austin Powers / Dr. Evil |
| 1998 | 54 | Steve Rubell |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | Austin Powers / Dr. Evil / Fat Bastard |
| 2001 | Shrek | Shrek (voice) |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | Austin Powers / Dr. Evil / Fat Bastard / Goldmember |
| 2004 | Shrek 2 | Shrek (voice) |
| 2007 | Shrek the Third | Shrek (voice) |
| 2008 | The Love Guru | Guru Maurice Pitka |
| 2010 | Shrek Forever After | Shrek (voice) |
| 2018 | Terminal | Clinton / Mr. Franklin |
Legacy and Impact
Michael Myers is recognized for his comedic talent, character creation, and contributions to film and television. His work has had a significant impact on popular culture, influencing comedy and entertainment for decades.