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Portrait of Kirk Douglas. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Kirk Douglas

Born
Active
1946 — 2008

American actor (1916–2020).

Measurements

Height
175 cm5′9″

Measurement dates not supplied.

Quick Facts

Died
2020-02-05
Occupation
film producer · television actor · film actor · film director · screenwriter · soldier · stage actor · actor · director · philanthropist · military personnel · writer · musician · filmmaker · military officer
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Amsterdam

Relationships

Kirk Douglas is the child of Harry Danielovitch and Bertha Sanglel.

Spouses & partners

Family

Music & Artistry

Genres

  • Western
  • neo soul

Voice type

  • baritone

Awards & Nominations

Lust for Life earned Kirk Douglas the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama in 1956.

Date / resultAward / category
2001
Received		Golden Bear
2000
Nominated		Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
Touched by an Angel
1999
Received		SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
1999
Received		Lucien Barrière Literary Award
1995
Received		Academy Honorary Award
1994
Received		Kennedy Center Honors
1992
Nominated		Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Tales from the Crypt
1991
Received		AFI Life Achievement Award
1986
Nominated		Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Amos
16 January 1981
Received		Presidential Medal of Freedom
1981
Nominated		Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
Saturn 3
1980
Received		Honorary César
1967
Received		Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
1967
Nominated		Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
2 August 1960
Received		star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
1958
Received		Silver Shell for Best Actor
18 February 1957
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Lust for Life
1956
Received		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
Lust for Life
1956
Nominated		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
Lust for Life
9 February 1953
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
The Bad and the Beautiful
1951
Nominated		Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
Detective Story
12 February 1950
Nominated		Academy Award for Best Actor
Champion
—
Received		National Medal of Arts
—
Received		César Award
—
Received		Knight of the Legion of Honour
—
Received		American Campaign Medal
—
Received		Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
—
Received		World War II Victory Medal

Works & Screen Credits

  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
  • The Vikings
  • Lust for Life
  • Paths of Glory
  • Spartacus
  • Touched by an AngelAward nomination · 2000
  • Tales from the CryptAward nomination · 1992
  • AmosAward nomination · 1986
  • Saturn 3Award nomination · 1981
  • The Bad and the BeautifulAward nomination · 9 February 1953
  • Detective StoryAward nomination · 1951
  • ChampionAward nomination · 12 February 1950

Education

Kirk Douglas attended American Academy of Dramatic Arts until 1941.

  • American Academy of Dramatic ArtsUntil 1941
  • St. Lawrence University

Languages

Native language

  • Yiddish

Other languages

  • English
  • French

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q104027 ↗
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