Michael Harris Caine
Michael Harris Caine | |
|---|---|
Alfred Ayer, Iris Murdoch, and Michael Caine, in 1978 | |
| Born | 17 June 1927 Welwyn Garden City, England |
| Died | 20 March 1999 (aged 71) London, England |
| Education | Bedales School |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founding the Booker Prize, creating the Caine Prize for African Writing |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Sydney Caine (father) |
Sir Michael Harris Caine (17 June 1927 – 20 March 1999) was an English businessman. He headed Booker Bros and Booker plc, the food wholesalers. His philanthropic activities included co-founding the Man Booker Prize, creating the Caine Prize and the Russian Booker Prize, and serving as president of the Royal African Society.