Comedy Legend Mike Myers Chats with SCREEN

Comedy legend and The Second City alumnus Mike Myers just received a Career Achievement Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, but not before having a quick chat with SCREEN.

Mike Myers, one of the most multifaceted performers of his generation, has brought an astonishing array of memorable characters to life in film and television as an actor, director, producer and writer. He is a singular talent in comedy, having created such iconic characters as‎ Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and Shrek.

Myers shared a moment with SCREEN’s Dan Patton prior to his memorable night at the Chicago International…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnYQrsBjH40&t=28s

A Legendary Career

Myers created, wrote, produced and starred in the record-breaking smash hit, AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY. Myers portrayal of Austin Powers spawned two sequels, AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME and AUSTIN POWERS: GOLDMEMBER. Myers lent his voice to the title role of Shrek, the beloved green ogre for the DreamWorks animated franchise, which include SHREK, SHREK 2, SHREK THE THIRD, and SHREK FOREVER AFTER. SO I MARRIED AN AXE MURDERER, Myers’ first film following his tenure at SNL, is a cult classic.

Myers starred in and executive produced Netflix’s original comedy series THE PENTAVERATE, in which Myers portrays eight major characters across six episodes. He most recently appeared in David O. Russell’s historical drama AMSTERDAM, alongside Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro and Anya Taylor-Joy. Additional film credits include an appearance in Fox’s critically acclaimed BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY with Rami Malek, in which he played the pugnacious record producer Ray Foster. He also starred as both Clinton and Mr. Franklyn in Vaughn Stein’s thriller TERMINAL alongside Margot Robbie and Simon Pegg.

Up Next for Myers…

Myers will once again voice the title role in SHREK 5, the beloved franchise’s return for Universal and DreamWorks Animation, on July 1, 2026. Myers stars with Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz in the much anticipated fifth installment, twenty-five years after the original film’s release.

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