Actor
Kirk Douglas
- Born: 9 December 1916, Amsterdam, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $61 million
Kirk Douglas was a legendary American actor known for his intense performances and distinctive chin. He starred in iconic films like 'Spartacus' and 'Paths of Glory', showcasing his versatility in both drama and action genres. His career spanned over seven…
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About Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was a legendary American actor known for his intense performances and distinctive chin. He starred in iconic films like 'Spartacus' and 'Paths of Glory', showcasing his versatility in both drama and action genres. His career spanned over seven decades, earning him a reputation as one of Hollywood's most enduring stars, often recognized for his powerful voice and commanding presence.
- Born
- 9 December 1916, Amsterdam, New York, USA
- Died
- 5 February 2020
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
- Spouses
- Anne Buydens (1954-2020)
- Children
- 3; Michael Douglas, Joel Douglas, Peter Douglas
- Parents
- Harry Demsky, Bryna Demsky
- Estimated net worth
- $61 million
Fun facts about Kirk Douglas
- Kirk Douglas was nominated for three Academy Awards during his career but never won a competitive Oscar, receiving an honorary award in 1996.
- He was one of the last surviving stars from Hollywood's Golden Age, having celebrated his 100th birthday in 2016.
Famous Kirk Douglas quotes
“I am not a human being. I am a human doing.”
“I don't believe in God, but I believe in Picasso.”
“I am Spartacus.”
Kirk Douglas filmography
Cast (192)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | My Life As Roger Moore Movie | Self (Archivfilmmaterial) | |
| 2024 | From Roger Moore with Love Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Morceaux de Cannes Movie | Self (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 2020 | Kubrick by Kubrick Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2020 | Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Vincent van Gogh Superstar Movie | Vincent van Gogh (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2019 | Mike Wallace Is Here Movie | (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Basketball: A Love Story TV | Self (archive footage) | 7.3 |
| 2018 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: The Shocking Truth Movie | Self | |
| 2017 | The Untameable Kirk Douglas Movie | Self - Actor | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2015 | I Am Spartacus: A Conversation with Kirk Douglas Movie | Self - Interviewee | |
| 2015 | Johnny Cash: American Rebel Movie | Self (archive photo) | 8.2 |
| 2014 | Hollywood au pied du terril Movie | Self | |
| 2014 | Discovering: Robert Mitchum Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2012 | Stanley Kubrick in Focus Movie | Self | 5.3 |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Movie | (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2010 | Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Movie | Self - Interviewee | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of France Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2009 | Making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Movie | Self | 2.0 |
| 2008 | Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2008 | Empire State Building Murders Movie | Jim Kovalski | |
| 2007 | Trumbo Movie | Self - Interviewee | 6.7 |
| 2005 | A Father… A Son… Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Illusion Movie | Donald Baines | 7.7 |
| 2003 | The Heroes of Telemark: Location report from Norway Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2003 | It Runs in the Family Movie | Mitchell Gromberg | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2001 | FBI contre Hollywood Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 1999 | Diamonds Movie | Harry Agensky | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection Movie | General Kalthrob | 8.7 |
| 1998 | Parkinson TV | Self | |
| 1997 | Completely Cuckoo Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 1997 | Scene by Scene TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1996 | Clive Anderson All Talk TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1996 | The Universal Story Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 1994 | The Lies Boys Tell Movie | Ed Reese | 6.3 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Ross Berger | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Greedy Movie | Uncle Joe | 6.2 |
| 1994 | Brisant TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | The Secret Movie | Grandpa Mike Dunmore | 9.0 |
| 1992 | Two-Fisted Tales Movie | General Calthrop | 5.1 |
| 1991 | Welcome to Veraz Movie | Quentin | 4.5 |
| 1991 | Oscar Movie | Eduardo Provolone | 6.4 |
| 1991 | Movie Tough Guys Movie | Self (archive footage) | 10.0 |
| 1990 | Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea Movie | Ned Land (archive footage) | 8.1 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Chester J. Lampwick (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Gen. Kalthrob | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Clive James' Postcard from TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1988 | The Racing Experience Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1988 | Inherit the Wind Movie | Matthew Harrison Brady | 7.3 |
| 1988 | All-Time Movie Greats Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 1987 | Queenie TV | David Konig | 5.0 |
| 1986 | Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 1986 | Tough Guys Movie | Archie Long | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 1985 | Amos Movie | Amos Lasher | 7.2 |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers Movie | Self (archive footage) | 2.0 |
| 1984 | A Day in the Country: Impressionism and the French Landscape Movie | Narrator | |
| 1984 | Draw! Movie | Harry H. Holland aka Handsome Harry Holland | 6.6 |
| 1984 | Salute to Lady Liberty Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1984 | Goldene Kamera TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 1983 | James Bond: The First 21 Years Movie | Self | 6.7 |
| 1983 | Eddie Macon's Run Movie | Carl 'Buster' Marzack | 5.9 |
| 1982 | Remembrance Of Love Movie | Joe Rabin | 8.0 |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid Movie | (in "I Walk Alone") (archive footage) | 6.6 |
| 1982 | Wogan TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 1982 | The Man from Snowy River Movie | Harrison / Spur | 7.0 |
| 1982 | Let Poland Be Poland Movie | Self | |
| 1982 | Champs-Elysées TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1982 | Champs-Elysées TV | Self (archive footage) | 6.8 |
| 1980 | Home Movies Movie | Dr. Tuttle | 5.4 |
| 1980 | Saturn 3 Movie | Major Adam | 5.3 |
| 1980 | Verstehen Sie Spaß? TV | Self | 4.7 |
| 1980 | The Final Countdown Movie | Capt. Matthew Yelland | 6.6 |
| 1979 | The Villain Movie | Cactus Jack | 5.8 |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors TV | Self | 7.4 |
| 1978 | The Fury Movie | Peter Sandza | 6.3 |
| 1977 | Holocaust 2000 Movie | Robert Caine | 5.8 |
| 1976 | Victory at Entebbe Movie | Herschel Vilnofsky | 5.2 |
| 1976 | Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers TV | Alex Vandervoort | 4.0 |
| 1976 | Cérémonie des César TV | Self - President | 4.6 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Once Is Not Enough Movie | Mike Wayne | 5.2 |
| 1975 | Posse Movie | Howard Nightingale | 6.1 |
| 1975 | People's Choice Awards TV | Self | 8.3 |
| 1975 | Les Rendez-vous du dimanche TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 1975 | Apostrophes TV | Self | 8.5 |
| 1974 | Spécial cinéma TV | Self | 9.5 |
| 1974 | Der große Preis TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 1974 | Mousey Movie | George Anderson | 5.2 |
| 1973 | Scalawag Movie | Peg | 5.9 |
| 1973 | The American Film Institute Salute to ... TV | Self | 6.3 |
| 1973 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Movie | Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde | 6.2 |
| 1972 | The Master Touch Movie | Steve Wallace | 6.0 |
| 1972 | Kirk Douglas Movie | Himself | |
| 1972 | J'ai tout donné Movie | Self | 9.3 |
| 1972 | The Special London Bridge Special Movie | The Indian Fighter | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1971 | Catch Me a Spy Movie | Andrej | 5.0 |
| 1971 | A Gunfight Movie | Will Tenneray | 5.8 |
| 1971 | The Light at the Edge of the World Movie | Will Denton | 6.0 |
| 1971 | V.I.P. Schaukel TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 1971 | Once Upon a Wheel TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 1970 | There Was a Crooked Man... Movie | Paris Pitman, Jr. | 6.8 |
| 1969 | The Arrangement Movie | Eddie Anderson | 6.5 |
| 1969 | The Johnny Cash Show TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 1968 | The Brotherhood Movie | Frank Ginetta | 6.1 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.8 |
| 1968 | A Lovely Way to Die Movie | Jameson Schuyler | 4.8 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin at the Movies Movie | Self | 4.5 |
| 1967 | The War Wagon Movie | Lomax | 6.8 |
| 1967 | The Way West Movie | Sen. William J. Tadlock | 6.1 |
| 1966 | Kirk Douglas Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 1966 | Is Paris Burning? Movie | General Patton | 7.2 |
| 1966 | Cast a Giant Shadow Movie | Col. David 'Mickey' Marcus | 6.3 |
| 1965 | The Heroes of Telemark Movie | Dr. Rolf Pedersen | 6.9 |
| 1965 | In Harm's Way Movie | Commander Paul Eddington, Jr. | 6.6 |
| 1965 | The Making of A Movie Movie | Self | |
| 1964 | Pour le plaisir TV | Self | |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May Movie | Col. Martin "Jiggs" Casey | 7.4 |
| 1963 | For Love or Money Movie | Deke Gentry | 6.1 |
| 1963 | The List of Adrian Messenger Movie | George Brougham / Vicar Atlee / Mr. Pythian / Arthur Henderson | 6.7 |
| 1963 | The Hook Movie | Sgt. P.J. Briscoe | 6.1 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1962 | The Lucy Show TV | Kirk Douglas | 7.1 |
| 1962 | Two Weeks in Another Town Movie | Jack Andrus | 5.9 |
| 1962 | Lonely are the Brave Movie | John W. "Jack" Burns | 7.4 |
| 1961 | Town Without Pity Movie | Major Garrett | 6.9 |
| 1961 | The Last Sunset Movie | Brendan 'Bren' O'Malley | 6.8 |
| 1960 | Spartacus Movie | Spartacus | 7.5 |
| 1960 | Strangers When We Meet Movie | Larry Coe | 6.4 |
| 1959 | The Devil's Disciple Movie | Richard Dudgeon | 6.6 |
| 1959 | Last Train from Gun Hill Movie | Marshal Matt Morgan | 7.1 |
| 1958 | The Vikings Movie | Einar | 7.0 |
| 1957 | Paths of Glory Movie | Col. Dax | 8.3 |
| 1957 | Van Gogh: Darkness into Light Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 1957 | Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Movie | Dr. John 'Doc' Holliday | 7.0 |
| 1957 | Top Secret Affair Movie | Maj. Gen. Melville A. Goodwin | 4.9 |
| 1956 | Lust for Life Movie | Vincent van Gogh | 7.2 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self - Recipient | 6.2 |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.2 |
| 1956 | Walt Disney's Where Do the Stories Come From? Movie | Self | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1956 | Cinépanorama TV | Self | 8.7 |
| 1955 | The Indian Fighter Movie | Johnny Hawks | 6.3 |
| 1955 | Man Without a Star Movie | Dempsey Rae | 6.4 |
| 1955 | The Racers Movie | Gino Borgesa | 6.7 |
| 1954 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Movie | Ned Land | 7.1 |
| 1954 | Operation Undersea Movie | Self | 2.0 |
| 1954 | The Disneyland Story Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1954 | Ulysses Movie | Ulysses | 6.6 |
| 1954 | The George Gobel Show TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 1953 | Act of Love Movie | Robert Teller | 6.9 |
| 1953 | The Juggler Movie | Hans Muller | 6.7 |
| 1953 | The Story of Three Loves Movie | Pierre Narval | 6.0 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1952 | The Bad and the Beautiful Movie | Jonathan Shields | 7.3 |
| 1952 | This Is Your Life TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 1952 | The Big Sky Movie | Jim Deakins | 6.6 |
| 1952 | The Big Trees Movie | Jim Fallon | 5.6 |
| 1951 | Detective Story Movie | Det. James McLeod | 7.0 |
| 1951 | Ace in the Hole Movie | Charles Tatum | 7.9 |
| 1951 | Along the Great Divide Movie | Marshal Len Merrick | 7.4 |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program TV | Kirk Douglas | 7.8 |
| 1950 | The Glass Menagerie Movie | Jim O'Connor | 5.7 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Ulysses (archive footage) | 6.9 |
| 1950 | The Colgate Comedy Hour TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 1950 | Young Man with a Horn Movie | Rick Martin | 6.4 |
| 1950 | What's My Line? TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1949 | Champion Movie | Midge Kelly | 6.7 |
| 1949 | A Letter to Three Wives Movie | George Phipps | 7.2 |
| 1948 | The Walls of Jericho Movie | Tucker Wedge | 5.6 |
| 1948 | My Dear Secretary Movie | Owen Waterbury | 6.1 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1947 | I Walk Alone Movie | Noll "Dink" Turner | 6.6 |
| 1947 | Out of the Past Movie | Whit Sterling | 7.7 |
| 1947 | Mourning Becomes Electra Movie | Peter Niles | 6.3 |
| 1946 | The Strange Love of Martha Ivers Movie | Walter O'Neil | 7.1 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter | 7.0 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self | 7.0 |
| TBA | Monsters of the Deep Movie | Himself |
Crew (24)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Amos Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.2 |
| 1983 | Something Wicked This Way Comes Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.5 |
| 1975 | Posse Movie | Director · Directing | 6.1 |
| 1975 | Posse Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1973 | Scalawag Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Scalawag Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1971 | A Gunfight Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.8 |
| 1971 | The Light at the Edge of the World Movie | Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 1971 | Summertree Movie | Producer · Production | 6.2 |
| 1968 | The Brotherhood Movie | Producer · Production | 6.1 |
| 1966 | Grand Prix Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.3 |
| 1966 | Seconds Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May Movie | Co-Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 1963 | The List of Adrian Messenger Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 1962 | Lonely are the Brave Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.4 |
| 1961 | The Last Sunset Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| 1960 | Spartacus Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1960 | Strangers When We Meet Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.4 |
| 1959 | Tales of the Vikings TV | Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 1958 | The Vikings Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 1957 | Ride Out for Revenge Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 1957 | Paths of Glory Movie | Producer · Production | 8.3 |
| 1957 | Lizzie Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
| 1955 | The Indian Fighter Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.3 |
Latest releases
- From Roger Moore with Love2024 / TMDB 8.0
- Morceaux de Cannes2021 / TMDB 2.0
- Kubrick by Kubrick2020 / TMDB 7.3
- Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty2020 / TMDB 8.0
- Vincent van Gogh Superstar2019 / TMDB 6.5
Questions about Kirk Douglas
What are some of Kirk Douglas's most successful films?
Kirk Douglas starred in numerous successful films, including 'Spartacus', 'Paths of Glory', and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea'. These films solidified his status as a leading man in Hollywood.
Did Kirk Douglas win any Oscars?
Kirk Douglas never won a competitive Academy Award despite being nominated three times. He received an honorary Oscar in 1996 for his lifetime achievements in film.
What was Kirk Douglas's first film?
Kirk Douglas made his film debut in 1946 with 'The Strange Love of Martha Ivers'. This marked the beginning of a prolific career in Hollywood.
How many children did Kirk Douglas have?
Kirk Douglas had three children: Michael Douglas, Joel Douglas, and Peter Douglas. Michael is also a well-known actor and producer.
What was Kirk Douglas's net worth at the time of his passing?
At the time of his passing in 2020, Kirk Douglas had an estimated net worth of $61 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
What are some highlights of Kirk Douglas's career?
Kirk Douglas's career highlights include iconic roles in films such as 'Spartacus', 'The Vikings', and 'Lonely Are the Brave'. He was known for his strong performances and versatility.
What was Kirk Douglas's acting style?
Kirk Douglas was known for his intense acting style, often portraying strong, complex characters. His distinctive voice and commanding screen presence set him apart from his contemporaries.
What legacy did Kirk Douglas leave behind?
Kirk Douglas left behind a legacy as one of Hollywood's greatest actors. His contributions to film and his influence on future generations of actors remain significant.