
Kirk Douglas
American actor and producer
- Full name
- Issur Danielovitch Demsky
- Born
- 9 December 1916Amsterdam, New York, United States
- Died
- 5 February 2020aged 103 · Beverly Hills, California
- Nationality
USA
- Height
- 1.75 m
- Star sign
- Sagittarius
- Years active
- 1947–2014
Known for
About Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was an American actor and producer. They were born on 9 December 1916 in Amsterdam, New York, United States. Their career spanned 16 titles, among them Paths of Glory (1957), Spartacus (1960) and Out of the Past (1947).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Kirk Douglas is Out of the Past (1947); in all, 16 films over 67 years. They have worked as actor in 16 and producer in 4. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Spartacus (1960), with 19 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1950s, with 6 titles. The person they have worked with most is Tony Curtis, on 4 films, among them Spartacus and The Vikings.
Latest work
Full filmography (16)- 2014
One Rogue Reporter
Chuck Tatum
- 2012
- 2005
Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
Einar (in 'The Vikings')
- 1991
- 1982
- 1962
Two Weeks in Another Town
Jack Andrus
- 1961
The Last Sunset
Brendan 'Bren' O'Malley · Producer
- 1960
Where to watch Kirk Douglas
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1960
- 1957
- 1982
- 1956
- 1954
- 1951
- 1952
- 1958
The best Kirk Douglas films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Paths of Glory 1957
- Spartacus 1960
- Out of the Past 1947
- Lust for Life 1956
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid 1982
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Diana Douglas 1943–1951
- Children
- Michael Douglas
Has worked with
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Tony Curtis 4 films together Spartacus, The Vikings and 2 more
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Stanley Kubrick 3 films together Spartacus, Paths of Glory and 1 more
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Humphrey Bogart 3 films together Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, One Rogue Reporter and 1 more
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Cary Grant 3 films together Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, One Rogue Reporter and 1 more
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Vincente Minnelli 3 films together Lust for Life, Two Weeks in Another Town and 1 more
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Richard Fleischer 3 films together Jules Verne's 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Vikings and 1 more
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John Houseman 3 films together Lust for Life, Two Weeks in Another Town and 1 more
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Orson Welles 2 films together The Vikings and Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
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Burt Lancaster 2 films together Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid and Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
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James Mason 2 films together Jules Verne's 20000 Leagues Under the Sea and Room 237
Questions about Kirk Douglas
Where was Kirk Douglas born?
Kirk Douglas was born on 9 December 1916 in Amsterdam, New York, United States.
When did Kirk Douglas die?
Kirk Douglas died on 5 February 2020, aged 103. They died in Beverly Hills, California.
How tall is Kirk Douglas?
Kirk Douglas is 1.75 m tall (5 ft 9 in).
Who has Kirk Douglas been married to?
Kirk Douglas was married to Diana Douglas (1943–1951).
Does Kirk Douglas have children?
Yes, Kirk Douglas had a son: Michael Douglas.
What are the best Kirk Douglas films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Kirk Douglas films are Paths of Glory (1957, 8.8), Spartacus (1960, 8.5) and Out of the Past (1947, 8.2).
How many films and TV shows has Kirk Douglas been in?
MovieNCo lists 16 films for Kirk Douglas, from Out of the Past (1947) to One Rogue Reporter (2014).
What is Kirk Douglas's star sign?
Kirk Douglas was a Sagittarius: born on 9 December.
Page reviewed on 6 February 2020.














