Michael Douglas
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Summary
Michael Douglas was born on September 25, 1944[1], in New Brunswick[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and producer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (519,818 views/month, #1,015 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Kirk Douglas[9]
- Mother: Diana Douglas[10]
- Spouse: Catherine Zeta-Jones[11]
- Child: Cameron Douglas[12], Carys Zeta Douglas[13], Dylan Douglas[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15], United Kingdom[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Field of work: gun control[18], acting[19], film production[20]
- Employer: United Nations[21]
- Educated at: University of California, Santa Barbara[22], Choate Rosemary Hall[23], Eaglebrook School[24], Allen-Stevenson School[25]
- Notable work: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest[26], Wall Street[27], Falling Down[28], The Game[29]
- Award received: Donostia Award[30], Academy Award for Best Actor[31], Academy Award for Best Picture[32], Theatre World Award[33], Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy[34], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[35], New Jersey Hall of Fame[36], AFI Life Achievement Award[37], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[38], Golden Globe Awards[39], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie[40], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Family: Douglas family[43]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[44]
- Commons category: Michael Douglas[45]
- Residence: Los Angeles[46], Bermuda[47]
- Family name: Douglas[48]
- Given name: Michael[49], Kirk[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Michael Douglas[51]
- Commons gallery: Michael Douglas[52]
- Work location: United States[53]
- Described at URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6jrw4ndzjpeo[54]
- Student of: Wynn Handman[55]
Product Details
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: US[57]
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Began / founded: 1944-09-25[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: 85ca3ac2-d80a-40e9-a34c-7b37eadc03eb[59]
Why It Matters
Michael Douglas has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Michael Douglas born?
Michael Douglas was born in New Brunswick[2].
Who were Michael Douglas's parents?
Michael Douglas's father was Kirk Douglas[9]. Michael Douglas's mother was Diana Douglas[10].
Who was Michael Douglas married to?
Michael Douglas's spouses include Catherine Zeta-Jones[11].
What did Michael Douglas do for work?
Michael Douglas worked as an actor[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and producer[7].
Where did Michael Douglas go to school?
Michael Douglas was educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[22], Choate Rosemary Hall[23], Eaglebrook School[24], and Allen-Stevenson School[25].
What awards did Michael Douglas receive?
Honors received include Donostia Award[30], Academy Award for Best Actor[31], Academy Award for Best Picture[32], and Theatre World Award[33].