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Famous as :

Actor

Birth Name :

Michael Myers

Birth Date :

May 25, 1963

Birth Place :

Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Spouse :

Robin Ruzan (actress, 22-May-93 - 23-Dec-05)

Claim to fame :

As Wayne Campbell in "Wayne's World" (1992)

'The Love Guru' Sweeps 2009 Razzies

February 22, 2009 11:02:19

Golden Raspberry Award Foundation has announced the "winners" of their 29th Annual Razzie Awards on Saturday February 21, and "" came out in front of the pack, nabbing the most kudos on the night. Nominated for five categories, the Marco Schnabel-directed film landed three titles, including Worst Picture.

For the Worst Picture throphy, "Guru" won over "", "", "", "" and "". Aside from that award, the comedy movie also grabbed Worst Actor for its leading star and Worst Screenplay for both Myers and Graham Gordy.

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List of 29th Annual Razzie Awards Nominees

January 22, 2009 09:01:42

On Wednesday, January 21, a day before Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveil their nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards, Golden Raspberry Award Foundation have come out with their selection of contenders for the 29th Annual Razzie Awards. Among the nominees, "" seems to be the awards early favorite as it was given six gongs, including Worst Picture.

Collecting also Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel, Worst Director(s) and Worst Screenplay, the Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer's comedy was nominated alongside "", "", "", "" and "" in the Worst Picture category. Beside those counts, it also nabbed two Worst Supporting Actress nods for and .

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'Austin Powers' Star Mike Myers Recruited for Quentin Tarantino's 'Basterds'

August 15, 2008 09:08:10

In an interesting scoop coming from "", well-known comic actor has been reported to take part in the upcoming World War II film project. It is further explained that the "Austin Powers" star has been tapped for a small role in the action drama movie from acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.

The 45-year-old is going to portray British General Ed Fenech who is described to be a military mastermind taking part in planning the scheme to kill the Nazi leaders. He will be joining who will star as Lieutenant Aldo Raine and Eli Roth who is tapped to be Sgt. Donnie Donowitz. This tidbit was first reported by Tarantino Archives.

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'Austin Powers 4' Being Written by Mike Myers

July 31, 2008 10:07:33

For quite sometime now, the speculations over the development of "" have come back and forth. Few months back, actor who played Dr. Evil's son in the "Austin Powers" film series put off the rumor stating that the fourth installment is merely a suggestion. Yet, contrary to his remark, now it is said that the script is being written.

Words are "Austin Powers" star is currently teaming up once again with "" scribbler Mike McCullers in penning down the idea for the fourth movie. Providing more information on the plot, Nikki Finke of Deadline Hollywood Daily revealed that the story will be very personal for Myers and it will highlight on the father and son relationship between Dr. Evil and his son Scott Evil.

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Meet Forbes' Best Paid Actors, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz

July 24, 2008 12:07:05

When it comes to celebrity money makers, and are the two bests according to Forbes magazine. Both movie stars top the publication's list of Hollywood's Best Paid Actors, besting their many other A-list fellow celebs.

On the male list of the ranking, based on salaries earned between June 1, 2007, through June 1, 2008, actor-comedian Smith seizes the No. 1 spot, raking in an estimated $80 million for his big-screen efforts. He's followed close behind at 2nd spot by movie hunk , earning a reported $72 million this year, thanks to his "Pirates" films. Tied for third spot are funnymen and , with each of them earns $55 million over the past year.

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Winners of 6th Annual TV Land Awards Unveiled

June 16, 2008 09:06:19

The 6th annual TV Land Awards was a star-studded event Sunday, June 15. The awards show, which was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, honored the best movies, and some good TV shows. Singer-songwriter and actress , who served as host, sang "I'm Flying" from the 2003 adventure flick "."

Comedians and Jonathan Winters were among the honorees. Myers received the Lucille Ball-Legacy of Laughter Award from , his co-star in "." Winters, elsewhere, was bestowed the Pioneer Award.

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Mike Myers Is 2008 MTV Movie Awards' Host

April 10, 2008 10:04:49

Comedian has once again received the honor to be a host to an award event. On Wednesday, April 9, Van Toffler, the president of MTV Networks Music, Logo and Films Group, revealed that the actor known for his alter ego, the British super-spy Austin Powers, has been tapped to be the host of the 17th Annual MTV Movie Awards.

On the choosing of the voice talent behind animation character Shrek in "Shrek" franchise, Toffler reasoned that Myers has managed to bring his best the last time he hosted the event. "Mike Myers blew us away last time he hosted the MTV Movie Awards with his 'Lord of the Dance' and over-the-top musical productions," said the MTV topper in a statement. "He keeps creating iconic film characters that have been etched in the minds of MTV's audiences forever. '' is sure to spur yet another cultural movement, so we're elated to have Mike back as our host."

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Celebrities Turned Lunchbox Designers to Fight Hunger in New York City and South Africa

November 10, 2007 10:11:10

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the spirit is everywhere. With planning for turkeys giveaway for families in the Miami community who are in need and withdraws request to host Thanksgiving day dinner with families while under house arrest, has something else on his own. The rapper and record producer is teaming up with numbers of other celebrities to design lunch boxes for the hunger.

West is teaming up with the and 100 other celebrities to design personalized lunchboxes which will be auctioned off online with the profit benefiting the non-profit hunger relief organizations; Food Bank For New York City and The Lunchbox Fund of South Africa.

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Love Guru's First Look Snaps Mike Myers and Jessica Alba

October 24, 2007 05:10:14

Imagine in long brown hair with curly mustache and long beard, and that's what you get in the very first picture from his upcoming vehicle "."

Brought by USA Today, the photo, as seen on the left, also captures Myers' beautiful co-star in, who flashed her white teeth while looking lovely in yellow dress. In the comedy, the latter is portraying the owner of a hockey team and the love interest of Myers' Pitka.

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The 2007 MTV Movie Awards Winners Named

June 04, 2007 11:06:14

Summer sure is still a great period to celebrate an award event and for young generation of moviegoers, it's undoubtedly the time to once again get to know who and what come out as the best at MTV Movie Awards this year, held Sunday, June 3 at Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre.

Taking the spotlight during the ceremony was Walt Disney Pictures' "" which not only got deemed Best Movie, but also won its lead star the Best Performance honor. However, the big winner turned out to be as the British actor triumphantly swept two golden popcorns in Best Comedic Performance for "" and Best Kiss for "", the latter being shared with fellow funnyman .

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Mike Myers Planning Another "Austin Powers"

May 10, 2007 10:05:37

Apparently not feeling enough of having three installments of "Austin Powers", is keen to bring back the comic spy agent to the big screen as the follow-up to the 2002's "Austin Powers in Goldmember."

The funnyman recently told SCI FI Wire that he is working on plan to make another "Austin" flick with the focus being on his nemesis instead.

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A Shining "Shrek the Third" World Premiere

May 07, 2007 04:05:00

The morning on Sunday, May 6 became blindingly bright as a number of Hollywood celebrities cheerfully walked down the green carpet to attend the world premiere of "", the latest installment of the kind-hearted ogre tale slated for a theatrical release on May 18.

Original voice cast members delightfully gathered with the new ones to attend the event with cameras whirring and reporters posing questions endlessly, but it was former hot couple and who gained most attention there since the screening marked the first major media event at which they've been photographed together since the breakup.

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Mike Myers Working on Three Big Screen Projects

January 04, 2007 09:01:50

sure knows how to keep himself busy for months ahead. The New York Times has revealed that the funnyman has already had three new film projects in his hand which include two comedies about a relationship guru and office worker under siege by robots also a drama revolving around Keith Moon, known as the deceased drummer of .

Among these three, the first one seems to be Myers' priority at the moment as his agent, David O'Connor, has openly stated that there were two completed drafts of the script along with advanced discussions with Paramount Pictures and the possibility of sequels.

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15 Most Powerful Canadians in Hollywood

August 16, 2006 10:08:56

It is the second year in a row that Canadian Business magazine reveals its annual Celebrity Power List. It is an annual ranking of the most powerful Canadians in Hollywood, based on four factors which are estimated salary, press clippings, number of Google hits and number of TV appearances.

Top the list at No. 1 is actor whose improved web scores and a bump in the TV category put him ahead of at 2nd place after her sitcom "Stacked" was cancelled. Rounding out the Top 5 are , , and Montreal-born actor .

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Stars Added to the Cast of "Shrek the Third"

July 14, 2006 10:07:44

DreamWorks Animation announced Thursday July 13th, that the final cast for its upcoming computer-animated comedy "" has been set. The studio will keep maintaining the flick's original cast from "Shrek" and "", , , , , , and John Cleese.

Joining the cast for "Shrek the Third" is an all-new ensemble of actors and comedians. They among others are Amy Sedaris as Cinderella, as Snow White, as Rapunzel and Cheri Oteri as Sleeping Beauty. Also joining the hit animated comedy's cast are as Captain Hook, as Sir Lancelot, and veteran Eric Idle as Merlin the magician.

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It Is All About Shrek the Third

March 22, 2006 03:03:10

Finally, DreamWorks Animation has come to a bold decision in naming the third "Shrek" installment "". The comedy animation is slated to hit theaters on May 18th next year.

Fill in the voice of the film characters are , , , and .

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Actor Mike Myers Files for Divorce

December 24, 2005 10:12:27

Actor-comedian and wife of 12-years Robin Ruzan decided to end their marriage. The couple apparently has filed for divorce with a spokesperson for them saying "They remain committed and caring friends."

Myers and Ruzan, a writer and actress, tied the knot in May 1993 and have no children together. No details given for the reason behind their split.

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Mike Myers to Play Keith Moon

October 01, 2005 09:10:03

Comic actor will star in a new Hollywood movie, which has not yet been given a title, centers on the late drummer of legendary British rock band "," Keith Moon who died of a prescription drugs overdose in 1978. The film will be produced by the band's lead singer Roger Daltrey for Spitfire Pictures. We'll soon back with further details.


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