Never guess who inspired one of the funniest villains of the 90s?

Dr. Hell remains one of Mike Myers’ most iconic performances – aside from his title role as Austin Powers in the saga of the same name. But do you know who inspired the actor to play his iconic villain? Although he has since admitted that Lorne Michaels influenced him to some extent when crafting the role, the former Saturday Night Live comedian revealed that Doctor Hell was originally based on a different character that is a bit more specific.

“No, it’s always been that way Donald Plains” he told Vulture (via Deadline ), referring to the actor’s role as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice, directed by Lewis Gilbert.

To remind you, the story of the successful saga begins in 1967, when Austin Powers was a fashion photographer by day and a secret agent by night. He then travels back in time to track down his nemesis, Dr. Danfer, and finds himself in 1997. Sequels, or rather sequels, you know the ones: an incredible adventure through time that had us dying of laughter every time.

Plays several characters, including Dr. Danfer and the titular MI-6 agent, Mike Myers caused a sensation and was included in the pantheon of the funniest comedians of his generation.

We were able to see him in three films in the franchise: Austin Powers (1997), available on DVD and Blu-Ray, and the sequels Austin Powers – The Spy Who Shot Me (1999) and Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), again on VOD .