Mike Myers Explains How Lorne Michaels Partly Inspired ‘Austin Powers’ Role Dr. Evil

More than 25 years later, Mike Myers is breaking down the basis for one of his most quotable characters. Although he admitted Lorne Michaels provided some inspiration, the Saturday Night Live alum revealed that the Austin Powers villain Dr. Evil was originally based on another more specific character reference. “No, it was Donald Pleasence forever,” […]