Michael Kirk Douglas, better known as Michael Douglas, is a highly respected American actor and filmmaker who has achieved extraordinary success and acclaim throughout his illustrious career.
Born into a legendary Hollywood family, Douglas is one of the most respected and acclaimed performers in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Michael Kirk Douglas
- Stage name: Michael Douglas
- Date of birth: September 25, 1944
- Age: 79
- Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Kirk Douglas and Diane Douglas
- Siblings: Eric Douglas, Joel Douglas and Peter Douglas
- Spouses: Diandra Luker (married 1977-2000) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (married 2000)
- Children: Carys Zeta Douglas, Dylan Michael Douglas and Cameron Douglas
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $350 million
Early life and education
Michael Douglas was born on September 25, 1944 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. He was raised by his parents, famous actors Kirk Douglas and Diana Douglas.
Michael grew up with his three brothers Eric Douglas, Joel Douglas, and Peter Douglas. He studied theater at the University of California. His ethnicity is white and his religion is Christian.
Profession
Michael Douglas’ early career was aided by his family connections. His father, Kirk Douglas, was a legendary actor. Michael began his acting career on television, appearing in shows such as Streets of San Francisco and The Waltons. His film debut was in the 1971 film Hail to the President.
However, he shot to fame playing a young lawyer in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The performance won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 1975, Douglas founded the production company Zeta Productions.
Through the company, he produced and starred in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Emerald (1984), Pearl of the Nile (1985), and Wall Street (1987).
Most notably, Douglas produced the critically acclaimed film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Awards and nominations
- Academy Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- BAFTA Awards
- Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Emmy Awards
- Tony Awards
Social Media
- Instagram: @michaelkirkdouglas
- Facebook account: Michael Douglas
- Twitter account: @KDouglasMichael
Personal life
Michael Douglas has been married twice. His first marriage was to film producer Diandra Luker in 1977. They were together until their divorce in 2000. They had a son together, Cameron Douglas.
Michael Douglas married actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2000, the same year his first marriage ended. They have two children: daughter Carys Zeta-Douglas and son Dylan Michael Douglas.
Filmography
- Wall Street (1987)
- Fatal Attraction (1987)
- The China Syndrome (1979)
- The China Syndrome (1979)
- Basic Instinct (1992)
- President of the United States (1995)
- Traffic (2000)
- Falling (1993)
- The Game (1997)
net worth
Michael Douglas is a famous American actor, director, and producer who has amassed a whopping net worth of $350 million during his illustrious career in the entertainment industry.
His ability to portray a wide range of complex and challenging roles, as well as directing and producing critically acclaimed films, has solidified his status as a true cinema icon.
