Kirk Douglas
American actor (1916–2020).
The record
Kirk Douglas was an American actor. Born on 9 December 1916 in Amsterdam, Douglas died on 5 February 2020 in Beverly Hills at the age of 103.
Positions held include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (1980). Notable works include 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Vikings and Lust for Life. Douglas studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts and St. Lawrence University. Honours include Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Silver Shell for Best Actor and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 101 languages, Kirk Douglas is No. 173 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 December 1916, Amsterdam
- Died
- 5 February 2020, Beverly Hills (aged 103)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film producer, television actor, film actor
- Field
- Cinema
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts, St. Lawrence University
- Genres
- Western, neo soul
- Height
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Languages
- English, French, Yiddish
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 101
Did you know
Was 64 when first president of the Jury at the Cannes Festival (1980).
Lived to 103.
Shares a birthday with John Milton and Jean-Claude Juncker.
Two people in the Index born in Amsterdam, with Raymond Tomlinson.
Has a Wikipedia article in 101 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1980–President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival
Connections
- FatherHarry Danielovitch
- MotherBertha Sanglel
- SpouseDiana Douglas
- SpouseAnne Buydens
- ChildMichael Douglas
- ChildJoel Douglas
- ChildPeter Douglas
- ChildEric Douglas
3 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama1956
- Silver Shell for Best Actor1958
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame1960
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award1967
- Honorary César1980
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1981
- AFI Life Achievement Award1991
- Kennedy Center Honors1994
- Academy Honorary Award1995
- SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award1999
- Lucien Barrière Literary Award1999
- Golden Bear2001
- National Medal of Arts
- César Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- American Campaign Medal
Notable works
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
- The Vikings
- Lust for Life
- Paths of Glory
- Spartacus
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- Wikidata Q104027 (facts, CC0)
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