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American stage and film actor (1916-2020)
Kirk Douglas was an American retired actor, producer, director and author. A centenarian, he was one of the last surviving stars of the film industry's Golden Age.
| Born | December 9, 1916 |
| Hometown | Amsterdam, New York, U.S. |
| Net worth | $60 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Anne Buydens (m 1954 - 2020) , Diana Douglas (m 1943 - 1951) |
| Children | Michael Douglas , Eric Douglas , Joel Douglas , Peter Douglas |
| Parents | Bertha Sanglel , Harry Danielovitch |
Top Stories
Why The Vikings drove Kirk Douglas berserk
- A day before the 1958 premiere of The Vikings, Kirk Douglas steered the longship of good publicity. He was hoisted almost 100ft above Times Square in a bosun’s chair and dangled alongside the world’s biggest film advertisement: a billboard shaped like a longship – 275ft long, in fact – that stretched across the Astor and Victoria theatres on Broadway.
Videos
Natalie Wood's sister alleges star was assaulted by Kirk Douglas
Natalie Wood’s sister alleges star was once sexually assaulted by Kirk Douglas in her new memoir, Little Sister.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Tales From the Crypt | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Amos | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor | Amos | Nominated |
| 1963 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actor | Lonely Are the Brave | Nominated |
| 1957 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Lust for Life | Winner |