From The Italian Job to The Muppet Christmas Carol, Caine has had some extraordinary roles. <\/p>
Legendary actor Michael Caine has announced that, following his performance in new film The Great Escaper<\/a>, he has retired<\/a> from acting, telling the BBC\u2019s Today programme<\/a>: \u201cI\u2019ve had a picture where I\u2019ve played the lead and it\u2019s got incredible reviews.<\/p>\n \u201cThe only parts I\u2019m liable to get now are old men, 90-year-old men, or maybe 85. And I thought, well I might as well leave with all this.\u201d<\/p>\n With this moment marking what appears to be the end of the great actor\u2019s long and storied career, RadioTimes.com<\/a> asked its readers to give us their favourite performances by Caine over the years.<\/p>\n Responding, one fan said \u201cit has to be The Italian Job\u201d, referencing the 1969 comedy caper which formed part of Caine\u2019s cinematic breakthrough in the \u201960s, and which remains one his most famous and acclaimed projects.<\/p>\n Michael Caine has officially announced his retirement from acting at the age of 90.