He is a womanizing, hard partying British spy embodying the Swinging London psyche and hippie culture of the 1960s who, with his nemesis Dr. Evil, was frozen in a cryonics experiment. The series' humor follows his attempts to adjust to the modern world as he continues to try to save it from terrorism. The Canadian Press (August 25, 2016). "Mike Myers talks In GoldenEye’s cold open, Bond takes on foes in the bathroom of a Soviet chemical weapons facility. This is referenced when Irish assassin Paddy O’Brien (Paul Dillon) attempts to catch Austin with his pants down.

Orange, B. Alan (April 14, 2008). "Is Gisele Bundchen the Next 'Austin Powers' Girl?". Movieweb.com . Retrieved April 26, 2015. Myers, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs formed the faux British 1960s band Ming Tea after Myers' Saturday Night Live stint in the early 1990s. [7] [8] The band members all performed under pseudonyms with 1960s personas. Myers adopted the pseudonym and character of Austin Powers. In the second and third films, Fat Bastard gives a heartfelt speech about his weight... then farts. In November 2010, he was voted #23 in Entertainment Weekly 's list "The 100 Greatest Characters of The Last 20 Years." [17] See also [ edit ] Seiler, Andy (June 21, 1999). "The spy who won't go away HBO will animate 'Austin Powers,' and a third movie is expected". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013 . Retrieved November 5, 2010.In the first film, Austin claims to hate Carnies (or "circus folk") because they "smell like cabbage". Two films later, his father is ambushed by Mini-Me. His response? "I thought I smelled cabbage." Big "NO!": When Dr. Evil hits the self-destruct button, then throws the bottle containing Austin's "mojo" into the air, both Austins do this while they try to catch the jar. Punny Name: According to the DVD Commentary, the Sphynx cat playing Mr. Bigglesworth was called Ted Nude-Gent. During the chess scene, the camera pans down to Ivana Humpalot's chest as she squeezes her breasts together.

Naked People Are Funny: There's two Overly Long Gags in which Austin and latter Vanessa make full use of Scenery Censor.

Blind People Wear Sunglasses: When Austin enters a casino bathroom, the bathroom attendant is wearing dark glasses. When Austin sees this, he concludes that the man is blind. Fourth 'Austin Powers' Movie Will Go 'Somewhere You Haven't Though Of,' Jay Roach Says". MTV . Retrieved October 14, 2010. Digital Hit (1997–2012). "Mike Myers". Digital Hit. Digital Hit Entertainment/ Multiplex Theatre Properties Inc . Retrieved 29 July 2012.