Kirk Douglas was an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist, and writer. After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films. Douglas was known for his explosive acting style, which he displayed as a criminal defense attorney in Town Without Pity (1961).
Kirk Douglas
Active - 1946 - 2023 |
Birth - Dec 9, 1916 |
Death - Feb 5, 2020 |
Genres - Drama, Documentary, Action-Adventure, Romance, Comedy
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Subgenres - Western Film, Biographical Film, Film Noir, Romantic Comedy, Collage Film
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Issur Danielovitch, Mr Kirk Douglas-
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