Mike Myers gained his comic footing in the Second City Comedy Troupe in Chicago before achieving recognition as a central cast member of "Saturday Night Live" from 1989, where he created memorable characters like Linda Richman and Sprockets. He later achieved success in Hollywood with iconic roles in films such as "Shrek," "Wayne's World," and the "Austin Powers" trilogy. Myers also made notable contributions as a director, making his debut with the documentary "Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and earned an Emmy nomination for "Outstanding Arts and Cultural Programming."

Myers's voice work as the title character in the "Shrek" series, including "Shrek," "Shrek 2," "Shrek the Third," and "Shrek Forever After," is widely recognized. His film "So I Married an Axe Murderer" has become a cult classic. Beyond acting, Myers has been prolific as a writer and producer, notably for his work on "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and its sequels. His creative influence extends into television, having signed an overall deal with HBO in 2015 and being featured in the Netflix series "The Pentaverate."

Throughout his career, Myers has received numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. His character Shrek also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Myers has been honored with awards such as the ensemble SAG award for his role in Quentin Tarantino’s "Inglorious Bastards," the 'Jack Benny Award' by the University of California, the AFI Star Award at the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, and several MTV Movie Awards, including the MTV Generation Award. He continues to engage with audiences through appearances on shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."

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