Mike Myers is a popular figure in Canada. He is a veteran comedian, actor, screenwriter as well as a producer. He performed on Saturday Night Live and became a household name. He gained immense recognition and built a decent fan-base for essaying the role of Dr. Evil in Shrek.
How much worth is the superstar in 2020?
The net worth of Mike Myers as reported by credible sources is $175 million in the year 2020. Mike didn’t rely on just one field and rather tried his luck everywhere, which made him one of the richest men in the world. He was able to gain huge monetary benefits from the success of Shrek and Austin Powers.
Age weight and height
The veteran actor and comedian took birth in the year 1963, which makes him 56 years old as in 2020. Myers weighs 74 kg and he stands 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) tall.
Details of the early life of the star
Eric Myers and Alice E. Myers were blessed with a boy on 25th May 1963 and they named him Michael John Myers. The superstar took birth in a British family in Scarborough. His father served as an insurance agent in the British Army while his mother worked as a supervisor (office) in the Royal Air Force. Mike Myers has two siblings and he is the youngest member in his family. His brother Paul Myers is an author, singer, and songwriter just like Mike and Peter Myers is an employee in Sears.
During his school days, Mike made his on-screen debut by featuring in various advertisements. At just 2 years of age did his first ad shoot. At the age of 10, he featured in a commercial for British Columbia Hydro Electric. Myers started drama by joining Second City Theatre (comedy group) and even went on a tour along with comedian Neil Mullarkey.
A peep into his personal life
Mike Myers’s first hookup was with Robin Ruzan who was a comedy writer. In the year 1993, the lovebirds made their relationship legal by tying the knot. However, their marriage didn’t work out for long. In the year 2005, they both got separated. The superstar entered into a conjugal relationship with Kelly Tisdale, a café owner in the year 2010. Currently, he lives with his wife Kelly and son.
Career Highlights of the superstar
Mike Myers’ television career incepted at a tender age of twelve. He worked as a child artist in ‘King of Kensington’, a Canadian TV sitcom. The superstar became the co-founder of Comedy Store Players in 1985. In 1986, he featured in Wide Awake Club, which was a TV series for the tiny tots and consequently he became a member of Toronto’s Second City Theatre. The turning point Myers’ life came when he got picked for ‘Saturday Night Live’ in the year 1989.
He stepped into the film industry in 1990. He worked in several films which became blockbusters. Some of his best works include Wayne’s World, Series of Austin Powers, Pete’s Meteor and Shriek.
In 2004, he starred in the documentary Home, which even grabbed the Emmy Award. Apart from working as an actor, he even produced and wrote many films and documentaries.
He co-produced and featured in a comedy flick named The Love Guru in 2008. Next, he featured in a documentary named ‘Being Canadians: Sometimes’ in 2013.
Favorite Quotes
Mike Myers always impressed his fans with his quotes. He not only shared his feelings via his quotes but also inspired the people following him. Some of the favorite quotes from Mike Myers are:
‘The interesting thing about life is, there is what you think is going to happen, and what actually happens.’
‘Canada is a country of ingredients without a cuisine; we’re a country with musicians without an indigenous instrument; Toronto’s a city that doesn’t even have a dish named after it.’
Awards and Achievements of MikeMyers
The actor cum comedian has been a recipient of several awards and accolades for his shows and movies. He took home the Primetime Emmy Award which he won for his performance in ‘Saturday Night Life’. Then in the year 2000, he became the recipient of the American Comedy Award for ‘Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)’. He bagged the Canadian Comedy Award in 2003 for ‘Austin Powers in Goldmember’ and the Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Inglourious Basterds’ in 2010.
Mike Myers is truly a gem in the Hollywood industry and a role model for many upcoming individuals. His determination and self-confidence let him reach the heights in such a short time. We wish him good luck for a successful life ahead.