He has received numerous awards including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Michael Cain is one of the most well-known actors, with a career that spans eight decades. His book "Acting in Film" is a must read.
Through his career he portrayed hundreds of characters. He never forgot who he was. He was proud of his humble beginnings.
Many actors forget who they are. They get lost in the limelight. Would Michael Cain have had such a long and successful career if he didn't know his Inner Artist?