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Kirk Douglas

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).

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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)
  1. 2014

    One Rogue Reporter

    Chuck Tatum

  2. 2012
  3. 2005

    Filmmakers vs. Tycoons

    Einar (in 'The Vikings')

  4. 1991

    Oscar

    Eduardo Provolone

    Where to watch
  5. 1982 5.4
  6. 1962 8.3
  7. 1961

    The Last Sunset

    Brendan 'Bren' O'Malley · Producer

    7.9
  8. 1960

    Spartacus

    Spartacus · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.5

Where to watch Kirk Douglas

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 1960

    Spartacus

    Spartacus · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.5
  2. 1957

    Paths of Glory

    Col. Dax · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.8
  3. 1982 5.4
  4. 1956

    Lust for Life

    Vincent Van Gogh

    Where to watch
    7.6
  5. 1954 6.8
  6. 1951 9.1
  7. 1952 7.6
  8. 1958

    The Vikings

    Einar · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.5

The best Kirk Douglas films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Paths of Glory 1957 8.8
  2. Spartacus 1960 8.5
  3. Out of the Past 1947 8.2
  4. Lust for Life 1956 7.6
  5. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid 1982 5.4

Family and relationships

Spouses
Diana Douglas 1943–1951
Children
Michael Douglas

Has worked with

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.

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