Michael Douglas

American actor, producer and activist (born 1944)
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Michael Douglas

Summary

Michael Douglas is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Brunswick[2]. He was born on September 25, 1944[3]. He worked as an actor[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,377 views/month, #1,015 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Douglas was born in New Brunswick[2].
  • Michael Douglas was born on September 25, 1944[3].
  • Michael Douglas's father was Kirk Douglas[10].
  • Michael Douglas's mother was Diana Douglas[11].
  • Among Michael Douglas's spouses was Catherine Zeta-Jones[12].
  • Among Michael Douglas's spouses was Catherine Zeta-Jones[13].
  • A child of Michael Douglas was Cameron Douglas[14].
  • A child of Michael Douglas was Carys Zeta Douglas[15].
  • A child of Michael Douglas was Dylan Douglas[16].
  • Michael Douglas held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Michael Douglas held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • English was Michael Douglas's native language[19].
  • Michael Douglas's professions included actor[4].
  • Michael Douglas worked as a film producer[5].
  • Michael Douglas worked as a film actor[6].
  • Michael Douglas worked as a television actor[7].
  • Michael Douglas's professions included producer[8].
  • Michael Douglas's field of work was gun control[20].
  • Michael Douglas's field of work was acting[21].
  • Michael Douglas's field of work was film production[22].
  • Among Michael Douglas's employers was United Nations[23].
  • Michael Douglas was educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[24].
  • Michael Douglas was educated at Choate Rosemary Hall[25].
  • Michael Douglas's education included a stint at Eaglebrook School[26].
  • Michael Douglas was educated at Allen-Stevenson School[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Douglas was born in New Brunswick[2]. He was born on September 25, 1944[3]. His father was Kirk Douglas[10]. His mother was Diana Douglas[11]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[24], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1909[30], headquartered in Santa Barbara County[31]; Choate Rosemary Hall[25], a boarding school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Wallingford[35]; Eaglebrook School[26], a school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1922[38]; and Allen-Stevenson School[27], a private school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1883[41]. Michael Douglas studied under Wynn Handman[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and producer[8]. Fields of work include gun control[20], a collective human activity[43]; acting[21], a type of arts[44]; and film production[22], an economic activity[45]. Michael Douglas was employed by United Nations[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest[46], Wall Street[47], Falling Down[48], and The Game[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Donostia Award[50], a film award[51], in Spain[52], founded in 1986[53]; Academy Award for Best Actor[54], an award for best leading actor[55], in United States[56], founded in 1929[57]; Academy Award for Best Picture[58], an award for best film[59], in United States[60], founded in 1929[61]; Theatre World Award[62]; Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy[63]; and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[64].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine Zeta-Jones[12], a television actor[65], b. 1969[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[68]. Children include Cameron Douglas[14], an actor[69], b. 1978[70], of United States[71]; Carys Zeta Douglas[15], b. 2003[72], of United States[73]; and Dylan Douglas[16], b. 2000[74], of United States[75]. Michael Douglas was affiliated with the Democratic Party[76].

Why It Matters

Michael Douglas ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,377 views/month, #1,015 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Michael Douglas born?

Michael Douglas's place of birth was New Brunswick[2].

Who were Michael Douglas's parents?

Michael Douglas's father was Kirk Douglas[10]. Michael Douglas's mother was Diana Douglas[11].

Who was Michael Douglas married to?

Michael Douglas's spouses include Catherine Zeta-Jones[12] and Catherine Zeta-Jones[13].

What did Michael Douglas do for work?

Michael Douglas worked as actor[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], television actor[7], and producer[8].

Where did Michael Douglas go to school?

Michael Douglas was educated at University of California, Santa Barbara[24], Choate Rosemary Hall[25], Eaglebrook School[26], and Allen-Stevenson School[27].

What awards did Michael Douglas receive?

Honors received include Donostia Award[50], Academy Award for Best Actor[54], Academy Award for Best Picture[58], and Theatre World Award[62].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [77] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [78] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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