Michael Caine is one of the most beloved actors in history. From Alfie to Alfred, his career has spanned eight decades, and he’s racked up more accolades than we can count. But Hollywood’s most charming Cockney has a surprisingly dark history. He’s been locked in a cupboard for a weekend, strapped to a bed for days, and experienced a very unusual dinner date with Peter O’Toole—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Michael Caine Facts1. His Parents Were PoorThe world welcomed Maurice Joseph Micklewhite Jr. on March 14, 1933. As you might have guessed, he was born in London; specifically, St. …