Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Mike Myers Biography

Birth Name:Michael John Myers

Birth Place:Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Director, Script department

Fast Facts

Received the Lucille Ball Legacy of Laughter Award in 2008
Was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2003
Participated in the Soccer Aid for UNICEF UK in 2010
Brother to singer Paul Myers and author Peter Myers
At 9 years old, he appeared alongside comic Gilda Radner in a TV commercial
Immediately following high school, he was accepted into the Second City Canadian Touring Company
Quote: "I still believe that at any time the no-talent police will come and arrest me․"
Often takes on the roles of multiple characters in his films
Lead singer for the band Ming Tea
Was originally considered for the role of Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther․"
Is a citizen of Great Britain, Canada and the U․S
Participated in the Worldwide Dungeons and Dragons Game Day in 2006
Has the last letter ever written by Beatles musician George Harrison who was a fan of the "Austin Powers" films

Awards

1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
1992MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: winner
1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1994MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Comedy: nominated
1998MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: winner
1998MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
1998MTV Movie Award-Best Dance Sequence: winner
2000American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): winner
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Villain: winner
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Comedy: nominated
2000Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Writing - Original: winner
2000Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Performance - Male: winner
2000Golden Slate-Best Male Performance: nominated
2000Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
2000Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Couple: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Performance: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: winner
2000MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Duo: winner
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Chemistry: nominated
2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Sleazebag: winner
2002Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2002MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2003Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance: winner
2003Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Pretty Funny Writing: winner
2003Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
2003Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
2003Blimp Award-Favorite Fart in a Movie: nominated
2003MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
2003MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor - Comedy: nominated
2003Stinker Award-Worst Fake Accent: Male: nominated
2003Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2003Stinker Award-Worst Song: nominated
2004Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
2004Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2004Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2005Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2008National Movie Award-Best Performance - Male: nominated
2009ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2009PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2009Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: winner
2009Razzie Award-Worst Actor: winner
2009SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2010COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2010Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2010Razzie Award-Worst Actor of the Decade: nominated
2014Hollywood Film Award-Documentary of the Year: winner
2014Grand Jury Prize-Knight Documentary Competition: nominated
2014Audience Award-Documentary Spotlight: nominated
2014Audience Award-Best Documentary: winner
2014Jury Prize-Best Documentary Feature: nominated
2015Emmy-Outstanding Arts and Cultural Programming: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated