Mike Myers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mike Myers OC
Myers at the 2017 Invictus Games
Born	Michael John Myers (1963-05-25) May 25, 1963 (age 62) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship	Canada United Kingdom United States
Occupation	Actor comedian filmmaker
Years active	1973–present
Spouse(s)	Robin Ruzan ​ ​ (m. 1993; div. 2006)​ Kelly Tisdale ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	3
Relatives	Paul Myers (brother)
Comedy career
Medium	Books film television theatre
Genres	Black comedy, cringe comedy, deadpan, observational comedy, satire, self-deprecation

Michael John Myers OC (born May 25, 1963) is a famous Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for creating many funny characters. Mike has won several awards, including seven MTV Movie & TV Awards and an Primetime Emmy Award.

In 2002, he received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Later, in 2017, he was honored as an Officer of the Order of Canada. This award recognized his amazing work as an actor, writer, and producer.

Mike Myers first became well-known on the TV show Saturday Night Live. He was a cast member from 1989 to 1995. After that, he starred in many popular movies. These include the Wayne's World films, the Austin Powers series, and the Shrek movies. He voiced the main character, Shrek, in these animated films. The Shrek movies became one of the highest-grossing animated film series ever. Mike also played the main character in the 2003 movie The Cat in the Hat.

More recently, Mike Myers has appeared in films like Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). He also directed a documentary called Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (2013). In 2022, he created and starred in the Netflix original series, The Pentaverate.

Mike Myers' Early Life

Michael John Myers was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, on May 25, 1963. His parents, Alice and Eric Myers, were from Liverpool, England. Both of his parents were veterans of World War II. His mother served in the Royal Air Force, and his father was in the British Army.

Mike has two older brothers. One is Paul, who is a musician. Mike grew up in Scarborough and North York, where he went to high school.

Mike Myers' Career Beginnings

Starting in Show Business

Mike Myers started acting very young. He appeared in commercials when he was just two years old! At age 10, he was in a commercial with famous comedian Gilda Radner. When he was 12, he had a guest role on the TV show King of Kensington. At 16, he appeared on The Littlest Hobo.

After high school, Mike joined The Second City touring company in Canada. This group is famous for its comedy and improv. In 1985, he moved to the United Kingdom. There, he helped start The Comedy Store Players, an improv group in London.

The next year, he was on a British children's TV show called Wide Awake Club. He created a funny segment called "Sound Asleep Club." He then returned to Toronto and The Second City in 1986. Later, in 1988, he moved to Chicago to train and perform at Improv Olympic.

Mike also made many appearances on Toronto TV in the early 1980s. He often played his character Wayne Campbell on shows like City Limits. This character later became very famous.

Saturday Night Live Star

Mike Myers joined Saturday Night Live (SNL) on January 21, 1989. He quickly became one of the show's most popular cast members. He was known for creating many funny and unique characters. These characters often had memorable catchphrases.

Some of his most famous SNL characters include:

• Dieter – the host of Sprockets
• Linda Richman – the host of Coffee Talk
• Wayne Campbell – from "Wayne's World" sketches
• Simon – a young British boy who draws in his bathtub
• Lank Thompson – a "Handsome Actor"

Mike's last episode as a regular cast member was on January 21, 1995. He later returned to host the show and even appeared as his movie character Dr. Evil in 2014.

Mike Myers' Film Career

Myers in 1994

Mike Myers made his first movie when he and Dana Carvey turned their "Wayne's World" SNL sketches into a film. Wayne's World (1992) was a huge success. A sequel, Wayne's World 2, followed in 1993. That same year, Mike also starred in So I Married an Axe Murderer.

Austin Powers and Shrek

Mike became even more famous with the movie Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). He played both the main hero, Austin Powers, and the funny villain, Dr. Evil. He also played other characters in the sequels, Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).

In 2001, Mike gave his voice to the lovable green ogre, Shrek, in the animated movie Shrek. He took over the role after the original voice actor, Chris Farley, passed away. Mike continued to voice Shrek in many more films and specials:

• Shrek 4-D (2003)
• Shrek 2 (2004)
• Shrek the Third (2007)
• Shrek the Halls (2007)
• Scared Shrekless (2010)
• Shrek Forever After (2010)

He is also set to voice Shrek again in Shrek 5, planned for 2026.

Mike Myers received the MTV Generation Award in 2007. This award celebrates actors who have made a big impact on film.

In 2003, Mike starred as the main character in The Cat in the Hat, based on the famous Dr. Seuss book.

After a break from major film roles, Mike appeared in supporting parts in Terminal and Bohemian Rhapsody (both 2018).

Other Work and Interests

Mike Myers has also appeared in music videos. He was in Britney Spears' music video "Boys" as Austin Powers. Britney Spears also had a cameo in Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Mike is part of a band called Ming Tea. He plays with The Bangles' guitarist Susanna Hoffs and musician Matthew Sweet. They performed songs for the Austin Powers films.

In 2013, Mike directed his first documentary film, Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. It was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.

From 2017 to 2018, Mike hosted a TV show called The Gong Show. He hosted it in heavy makeup as a fictional British host named Tommy Maitland.

Mike is a big fan of the comedy group Monty Python. In 2014, he appeared on stage with them during their live show, Monty Python Live (Mostly).

In 2016, Mike published a book called Canada. It's a memoir that also shares his thoughts on his home country's history and culture.

Mike Myers' Personal Life

Myers at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2010

Mike Myers married actress and writer Robin Ruzan in 1993. They later divorced in 2005.

In 2010, Mike married Kelly Tisdale in a private ceremony in New York City. Kelly is an artist. They have three children: a son and two daughters. They live in the Tribeca area of New York City.

Mike is a fan of the game Dungeons & Dragons. He also loves ice hockey and supports the Toronto Maple Leafs team. He even named characters in his first Austin Powers film after Maple Leafs players. He also supports the football team Liverpool FC, which is from his parents' hometown.

Mike has played in celebrity soccer games for charity, including Soccer Aid for UNICEF UK.

Mike Myers' Filmography

Film

Television

Theme Parks

Music Videos

• Madonna: "Beautiful Stranger" (1999) as Austin Powers
• Britney Spears: "Boys" (2002) as Austin Powers

Awards and Honours

Honours

Myers's Hollywood Walk of Fame star

• In 2002, Mike Myers received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is located at 7042 Hollywood Boulevard.
• Also in 2002, a street in his hometown of Scarborough, Toronto, was named "Mike Myers Drive" in his honor.
• In 2003, he was added to Canada's Walk of Fame.
• In 2014, Canada Post put his face on a postage stamp.
• In 2017, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. This is one of Canada's highest honors.

Images for kids

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  Myers at the 2017 Invictus Games

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  Myers in 1994

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  Myers's Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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  Myers at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2010

See also

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