Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery father, who [introduced me to] James Bond, Peter Sellers, the Beatles, The Goodies, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore". Dana Carvey felt that Myers copied Carvey's impression of Lorne Michaels for the Dr. Evil character. Myers sought Jim Carrey to play Dr. Evil, as his initial plan was not to play multiple characters in the series. Carrey was interested in the part, but had to turn the role down due to scheduling conflicts with "Liar Liar". Myers estimated that 30–40% of film was improvised. Filming locations included Riviera Hotel and Casino and Stardust Resort & Casino in Winchester, Nevada. "Austin Powers:
Buddy Austin for the NWA North American Tag Team Championship. Their reign ended in August 1971 when they lost to Steve Bolus and Rufus R. Jones. Austin retired on March 30, 1977. Born Wesley Austin Rapes, Rogers legally changed his name to Austin Wesley Rogers. Rogers was married to Carmelita, with whom he had several children. In June 1968, Rogers' 15 month old twin daughters drowned in the swimming pool of his home in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. On January 1, 1969, Rogers was shot in the stomach and Pedro Morales was slashed with a broken bottle during an altercation at