Kirk Douglas
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Kirk Douglas
Summary
Kirk Douglas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He died in Beverly Hills[3]. He worked as a film producer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (678 views/month, #1,568 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Amsterdam[2], Kirk Douglas…
- Kirk Douglas passed away in Beverly Hills[3].
- Kirk Douglas is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
- Kirk Douglas's father was Harry Danielovitch[11].
- Kirk Douglas's mother was Bertha Sanglel[12].
- Among Kirk Douglas's spouses was Diana Douglas[13].
- Kirk Douglas was married to Anne Buydens[14].
- A child of Kirk Douglas was Michael Douglas[15].
- A child of Kirk Douglas was Joel Douglas[16].
- A child of Kirk Douglas was Peter Douglas[17].
- A child of Kirk Douglas was Eric Douglas[18].
- Kirk Douglas held citizenship in United States[19].
- Yiddish was Kirk Douglas's native language[20].
- Kirk Douglas worked as a film producer[4].
- Kirk Douglas worked as a television actor[5].
- Kirk Douglas worked as a film actor[6].
- Kirk Douglas's professions included film director[7].
- Kirk Douglas's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Kirk Douglas worked as a soldier[21].
- Kirk Douglas's field of work was acting[22].
- Kirk Douglas's field of work was film production[23].
- Kirk Douglas held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[24].
- Kirk Douglas's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[25].
- Kirk Douglas's education included a stint at St. Lawrence University[26].
- Kirk Douglas received the National Medal of Arts[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Kirk Douglas was born in Amsterdam[2]. His father was Harry Danielovitch[11]. His mother was Bertha Sanglel[12]. Yiddish was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[25], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and St. Lawrence University[26], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1856[34], headquartered in Canton[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film producer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], and soldier[21]. Fields of work include acting[22], a type of arts[36] and film production[23], an economic activity[37]. Kirk Douglas held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[24].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[27], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1984[40]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[41], a film award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1951[44]; Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[45], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1952[48]; Honorary César[49], a César Award[50], in France[51], founded in 1976[52]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[53]; and AFI Life Achievement Award[54].
Personal Life
Spouses include Diana Douglas[13], an actor[55], 1923–2015[56], of United States[57] and Anne Buydens[14], a film producer[58], 1919–2021[59], of United States[60]. Children include Michael Douglas[15], an actor[61], b. 1944[62], of United States[63], awarded the Donostia Award[64], specialised in gun control[65]; Joel Douglas[16], a film producer[66], b. 1947[67], of United States[68]; Peter Douglas[17], a film director[69], b. 1955[70], of United States[71], awarded the Emmy Award[72], specialised in chemistry[73]; and Eric Douglas[18], a stage actor[74], 1958–2004[75], of United States[76]. Kirk Douglas's religion is recorded as Conservative Judaism[77]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[78].
Death and Burial
Kirk Douglas passed away in Beverly Hills[3]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Kirk Douglas ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (678 views/month, #1,568 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
FAQs
Where was Kirk Douglas born?
Kirk Douglas was born in Amsterdam[2].
Where did Kirk Douglas die?
Kirk Douglas passed away in Beverly Hills[3].
Who were Kirk Douglas's parents?
Kirk Douglas's father was Harry Danielovitch[11]. Kirk Douglas's mother was Bertha Sanglel[12].
Who was Kirk Douglas married to?
Kirk Douglas's spouses include Diana Douglas[13] and Anne Buydens[14].
What did Kirk Douglas do for work?
Kirk Douglas worked as film producer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], film director[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did Kirk Douglas go to school?
Kirk Douglas was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[25] and St. Lawrence University[26].
What awards did Kirk Douglas receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[41], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[45], and Honorary César[49].