Kirk Douglas
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Summary
Kirk Douglas was born in Amsterdam[1]. He died in Beverly Hills[2]. He worked as a film producer[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], film director[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (269,729 views/month, #1,568 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[9]
- Father: Harry Danielovitch[10]
- Mother: Bertha Sanglel[11]
- Spouse: Diana Douglas[12], Anne Buydens[13]
- Child: Michael Douglas[14], Joel Douglas[15], Peter Douglas[16], Eric Douglas[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Native language: Yiddish[19]
- Occupation: soldier[20], stage actor[21], actor[22], director[23], philanthropist[24], military personnel[25], writer[26], musician[27], filmmaker[28], military officer[29]
- Field of work: acting[30], film production[31]
- Position held: President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[32]
- Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts[33], St. Lawrence University[34]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[35], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[36], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[37], Honorary César[38], Presidential Medal of Freedom[39], AFI Life Achievement Award[40], Kennedy Center Honors[41], Academy Honorary Award[42], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[43], Golden Bear[44], César Award[45], Knight of the Legion of Honour[46], American Campaign Medal[47], Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[48]
- Religion or worldview: Conservative Judaism[49]
- Sex or gender: male[50]
- Family: Douglas family[51]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[52]
- Genre: Western[53], neo soul[54]
- Military branch: United States Navy[55]
- Commons category: Kirk Douglas[56]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[57]
- Voice type: baritone[58]
- Residence: Hollywood[59], Amsterdam[60], New York City[61]
Why It Matters
Kirk Douglas has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
FAQs
Where was Kirk Douglas born?
Kirk Douglas was born in Amsterdam[1].
Where did Kirk Douglas die?
Kirk Douglas passed away in Beverly Hills[2].
Who were Kirk Douglas's parents?
Kirk Douglas's father was Harry Danielovitch[10]. Kirk Douglas's mother was Bertha Sanglel[11].
Who was Kirk Douglas married to?
Kirk Douglas's spouses include Diana Douglas[12] and Anne Buydens[13].
What did Kirk Douglas do for work?
Kirk Douglas worked as a film producer[3], television actor[4], film actor[5], film director[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Kirk Douglas go to school?
Kirk Douglas was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[33] and St. Lawrence University[34].
What awards did Kirk Douglas receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[35], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[36], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[37], and Honorary César[38].