Michael Caine's Unique Voice and Acting Journey

Michael Caine emphasizes the significance of an actor’s voice, describing it as the second most important asset after their eyes. He recounts how he initially struggled with his Cockney accent, which he transformed by lowering his voice placement to the diaphragm for better projection in theater. During his career, Caine found that American audiences struggled to understand British accents due to differences in speed and rhythm of speech. His journey involved learning how to adapt his voice for different roles, including mastering American loops to make his character in 'Alfie' more comprehensible to American viewers.