Sir Michael Caine has confirmed he has retired from acting after the release of his latest film.

Sir Michael, 90, told the BBC: “I keep saying I’m going to retire. Well I am now.”

“I’ve figured, I’ve had a picture where I’ve played the lead and had incredible reviews... What am I going to do that will beat this?”

The Oscar, Golden Globe and Bafta-winning actor has an extensive filmography, including classic films ranging from Zulu and The Italian Job to more recently in Interstellar and The Dark Knight franchise, alongside Christian Bale.

He has appeared in more than 160 films over a career that has spanned seven decades.

In his final film, The Great Escaper which was released on October 6, he plays real-life World War Two veteran Bernie Jordan who escaped from a care home to attend D-Day celebrations in France.