For over seven decades, Michael Caine has remained one of the most iconic actors in cinema.

The thing is, though, Michael Caine isn’t actually the actor’s real name.

Up until 2016, though, Caine went about his everyday life under his legal name.

Michael Caine at press event

That all changed following increased security checks at the airport.

“I changed my name when all the stuff started with ISIS,” Caine toldThe Sunat the time.

I could stand there for an hour.

Young Michael Caine promo photo

So, I changed my name."

The more you know!