Kirk Douglas

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Kirk Douglas
Age103
Full NameIssur Herschelevitch Danielovitch
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Biography

The illustrious Kirk Douglas, born Issur Danielovitch Demsky on December 9, 1916, has enjoyed a successful career as one of the most revered international stars of cinema. Hailing from Amsterdam, New York, the son of Jewish immigrants Bryna and Herschel Danielovitch, Douglas is no stranger to hard work, having worked various menial jobs such as wrestling, bellboy and waiter to finance his studies at St. Lawrence University. His impressive dedication to the craft of acting earned him an American Academy of Dramatic Arts scholarship and his Broadway debut in "Sprize Your Spirits" in 1941. His virile charm and steely-eyed cleft-chinned visage have been captivating audiences for decades and he is truly a royal figure among his peers.

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  • The Simpsons
  • All-Star Party for Lucille Ball
  • Don Henley: The Garden of Allah
  • Tales from the Crypt
  • Disney Sing-Along-Songs: Under the Sea
  • Spartacus
  • The Bad and the Beautiful
  • Seven Days in May
  • America's Tribute to Bob Hope
  • Hollywood Greats
  • Seconds
  • Sing Your Song
  • If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
  • Classified X
  • Illusion
  • Lust for Life
  • In Harm's Way
  • Operation Petticoat
  • Grand Prix
  • ... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
  • Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget
  • The 50th Annual Academy Awards
  • Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers
  • The Devil's Disciple
  • The Vikings
  • Coach
  • Amos
  • There Was a Crooked Man...
  • Queenie
  • The Story of Three Loves
  • The List of Adrian Messenger
  • Is Paris Burning?
  • The War Wagon
  • Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
  • The Don Rickles Show
  • Something Wicked This Way Comes
  • Inherit the Wind
  • The Final Countdown
  • Posse
  • Oscar
  • The 75th Annual Academy Awards
  • Two Weeks in Another Town
  • Empire State Building Murders
  • The Arrangement
  • The Fury
  • Cast a Giant Shadow

Family Tree

From humble beginnings in Amsterdam, New York, the illustrious Douglas dynasty rose to prominence with patriarch Kirk Douglas, born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, a celebrated actor and author of the best-selling autobiography The Ragman's Son. His son Michael followed in his footsteps, earning accolades as an actor, producer, and director over the course of a five-decade career, while Michael's wife Diana was an acclaimed actress in her own right. The dynasty's lineage was extended further through Michael and Diana's offspring, including Academy Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Cameron Douglas, and producers Joel, Eric, and Peter Douglas. Together, the Douglas family has left an indelible mark on film and television, cementing their legacy as one of Hollywood's most influential and renowned dynasties.

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