May 2, 1997 –
New Line Cinema released Jay Roach’s mega-hit Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery starring Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, and Michael York, on this date.
Dr. Evil’s appearance (bald head, gray suit, scar over his eye, cat on his lap) is based on the James Bond archnemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld portrayed by Donald Pleasence in You Only Live Twice. His voice and mannerisms are based on longtime Saturday Night Live executive producer Lorne Michaels.
The Haus of Dcaligari 