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Kirk Douglas was born on December 9, 1916 in Amsterdam, New York. He is considered to be one of the greatest Hollywood's Golden Age icons, who made his film debut in the 1946 movie The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, alongside Barbara Stanwyck
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Kirk Douglas starred in more than 90 films. Best known for serious dramas, westerns, and war films, his acting style has been described as explosive, which can be seen in his 1961 film Town Without Pity
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Kirk Douglas was married to Diana Dill from 1943 to 1951. Later on, in 1954, he got married to Anne Buydens and they were usually spotted together at prestigious events. In this picture they were enjoying their time at the 1985 BAFTA Awards!
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Kirk Douglas became an international star for his leading role in the 1949 film Champion, which opened him the doors to a successful journey! His amazing on-screen acting skills earned him numerous Oscar nominations
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Kirk Douglas appears on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest male screen legends of classic Hollywood cinema. He was the highest-ranked living person on the list, until his death in February 2020
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The wonderful Kirk Douglas went through a couple of difficult situations in his life. In 1991 he barely survived a helicopter crash. Five years later he suffered a stroke and therefore decided to renew his spiritual and religious life
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The late Hollywood legend once revealed he decided to be an actor after reciting the poem The Red Robin of Spring, while he was in kindergarten!
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Kirk Douglas' amazing on-screen career includes films like Spartacus, Lust for Life, The Vikings, Seven Days in May, and Tough Guys, among others
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Kirk Douglas was also known for being a philanthropist. He and his wife donated to various causes during his career, including his former high school and college!
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Kirk Douglas also had a distinguished career as an author of both non-fiction and fiction. Some of his books are Dance With the Devil, The Ragman's Son, My Stroke of Luck, and Life Could be Verse
Kirk Douglas passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 103. That's why we have put together some of the best pictures of his wonderful life, where he built his professional career not only as a successful actor, but also as an author and even as a philanthropist.
May his soul rest in peace.