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FILMBIOGRAPHIE:
Shrek 2,2004/The Cat In The Hat,2004/A View From The Top,2002/Austin
Powers in Goldmember,2002/Shrek,2001/
Mystery, Alaska,1999/Austin Powers : The Spy Who Shagged Me,1999/Nobody
Knows Anything,1998/The Thin Pink Line,1998/Pete's Meteor,1998/54,1998/Austin
Powers : International Man of Mystery,1997/Wayne's World 2,1993/So I Married
An Axe Murderer,1993/Wayne's World,1992/Elvis Stories,1989.
BIOGRAPHIE:
Mike Myers (not to be confused with the serial
killer of Halloween fame) was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada in 1963.
His sweet, loveable guy personality has endeared him to legions of fans.
Myers developed a knack for character comedy
at a young age. His wit earned him raves in the comedy scene and also caught
the attention of fellow canuck Lorne Michaels, producer of the hit sketch
comedy show, Saturday Night Live. Myers had been a tremendous fan of the
show since it's debut and had always dreamed of landing a spot. In 1987
his dream was answered and he quickly turned his comedic talents into success
sketches.
He became a fan favorite as Wayne Campbell, half
of a duo of rocker dudes in the Wayne's World sketches. The premise was
simple, two guys, Wayne and Garth (played by Dana Carvey) hosted a cable
channel show from their basement about the usual highschool stuff: babes
and rock n' roll. Other characters, like Simon, the British lad who loved
to sit in the bathtub and do drawings (pronounced dwawings), Dieter the
host of Sprokets, and Coffee Talk hostess Linda Richman (I'm verklempt!)
were also all hugely successful. All his characterizations spawned popular
catch phrases used by teenagers and adults alike.
In 1992 Myers, along with Dana Carvey, parlayed
their television success into a feature film based on Wayne's World. Teenagers
flocked to theaters to see the two beloved characters on the big screen.
Mike soon left the show to concentrate on a film career, like so many SNL
members before him.
However, soon after leaving SNL, Myers went into
a slump and was unable to duplicate the success of Wayne's World. Films
like So I Married an Axe Murderer and Wayne's World 2 were met with lukewarm
responses by audiences. Axe Murderer has since developed a small cult following,
but regardless, they are thought of as failures.
Shortly after the release of Axe Murderer, Mike's
beloved father passed away. His dad had suffered from alzheimers since
Mike's early days on SNL and so he had never really been able to enjoy
his son's success. The death hit Mike hard and he needed some time off
to mourn, and so Myers disappeared off the Hollywood map for three years.
Then, out of nowhere, Myers was back and better
than ever. He appeared in the 1997 smash hit Austin Powers: International
Man of Mystery, a comedy which reintroduced him to his fans and made him
plenty of new ones as well. Furthermore, the film spawned more catchphrases
than any of his previous works combined! Myers had definitely made a great
choice in Austin Powers.
Mike’s next choice seemed a peculiar one to many
critics. He took the role of Steve Rubell, in the drama, 54, about the
famed 70s disco bar. The small supporting role did not call for any laughs
or crazy antics and left many people wondering. However, when the film
was released audiences and critics were incredibly impressed by Mike’s
unsuspected dramatic talent. In a year overshadowed by Jim Carrey's dramatic
turn in The Truman Show, Mike did not get all the credit he deserved. However
those who saw the film could not help but be impressed.
Now proven to be capable of handling a variety
of roles, Myers seems to be readying himself for a long and successful
career. Mike reprised his Austin Powers role for the sequel, The Spy Who
Shagged Me. He seems to have hit upon what many celebrities try for all
their lives - a successful movie franchise. And now there is Austin Powers
in Goldmember...