18 interesting facts about Mike Myers
- Michael John "Mike" Myers (born May 25, 1963) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter and film producer.
- Mike's parents, Eric and Alice, were British citizens.
- Mike Myers received a star on the walk of fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in June 25, 2003.
- Mike's 2008 movie, The Love Guru, was awarded a Razzie for 'worst picture' and 'worst screenplay'. Mike himself was given a separate Razzie for 'worst actor'.
- Mike Myars owns the last letter ever written by Beatles singer George Harrison, given to him very shortly after Harrison's death and while Austin Powers in Goldmember was in production. The letter compliments him on the Austin Powers movies and asks him for a "Mini Me" doll.
- Mike Myers was a host on the UK show Wide Awake Club.
- In remembrance of his father, Eric, Mike Myers wears the ring his father received from the Encyclopedia Britannica corporation when he was named Salesman of the Year as his wedding band.
- Mike's salaries for the Shrek movies were: Shrek - $3,000,000. Shrek 2 - $10,000,000.
- Mike's performance as Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers movies is ranked #35 on Premiere Magazine's "100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time".
- Mike Myers stands 5'7" tall.
- Mike Myers supports the Liverpool Football Club - his parents were from Liverpool, UK.
- Mike's favorite character to play in the Austin Powers movies is Dr. Evil. His least favorite to play is Fat Bastard.
- Mike Myers collects model soldiers. He finds the building and painting of the soldiers to be relaxing. His other interests include drawing and painting. He also likes to travel and read and plays hockey and soccer twice a week.
- Mike's mother studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before moving to Canada and raising a family.
- Mike Myers went to the same school and graduated the same year as Will & Grace star Eric McCormack.
- Mike Myers appears in a Direct TV commercial as Fat Bastard in a clip from Austin Powers. (2006)
- Mike is the youngest of his three brothers.
- Mike Myers has been married to Robin Ruzan since May 22, 1993.
