Comic and creator Mike Myers (1963—) was born on this day in Ontario, Canada. Raised by Liverpool-born parents, he was the youngest of three sons and grew up with a deep love for rock and roll, hockey, and British humor.

“Success does not answer any questions in your personal life at all,” he once shared, admitting he is naturally an introvert who channels emotion and memory into characters.

As a child, Myers acted in a commercial with Gilda Radner. He joined Second City in 1981 and was cast on Saturday Night Live in 1989, creating iconic characters like Dieter, Linda Richman, and Wayne Campbell of Wayne’s World.

“I still believe that at any time the no-talent police will come and arrest me,” he joked.

Inspired by his father’s humor and the spy films they loved, Myers wrote and starred in the Austin Powers trilogy, honoring his dad who passed away in 1991. He explained, “I just wanted to do something I thought would have made my father laugh.”

He gave voice to the lovable ogre Shrek, infusing the character with warmth and wit, and creating another beloved series alongside Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Eddie Murphy, and John Cleese.

His characters are expressions of heart, humor, and a deep desire to connect—to laugh and to remember what matters most.