Michael John Myers was born on May 25, 1963, and is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer.
His accolades include seven MTV Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2002, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2017, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada for “his extensive and acclaimed body of comedic work as an actor, writer, and producer.”
Following a series of appearances on several Canadian television programs, Myers came to recognition for performing on Saturday Night Live (1989–1995), which won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
He subsequently earned praise and numerous accolades for playing the title roles in the Wayne’s World (1992–1993), Austin Powers (1997–2002), and Shrek (2001–2010) franchises, the latter of which is the second highest-grossing animated film franchise.
