Kirk Douglas

@Directors, Facts and Personal Life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kirk Douglas or Issur Danielovitch Demsky is an American actor, producer and director New York Jewish Actors American Film & Theater Personalities Actors Directors T V & Movie Producers ISTJ Sagittarius Celebrities Kirk Douglas or Issur Danielovitch Demsky is an American actor, producer and director who rose from the ghettos to become a super star in American cinema. His parents were very poor Jewish immigrants from Chavusy, located in present day Belarus. Kirk was a very keen student and athlete. He was fond of acting and at a very young age realized that getting a scholarship for acting would be the road to salvation from his poor and wretched condition. He had enough talent to get enrolled at the ‘American Academy of Dramatic Arts’ which opened the door to fame and riches. He has acted in a large number of movies including serious works, thrillers, westerns and comedies. His gravelly voice, dimpled chin, steely and penetrating gaze helped him to play roles which were very compelling and brought him rave reviews. He has acted in seven films with Burt Lancaster who is another American film legend. He has acted in a variety of roles ranging from an opportunistic and untrustworthy character to a rebellious and unsavory character. He has acted in sci-fi thrillers and has been nominated for the Oscar many times.

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Birthday: December 9, 1916 Nationality: American Famous: Jewish Actors, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Directors, T V & Movie Producers, ISTJ City/State: New Yorkers Spouses: Anne Buydens Known as: Issur Danielovitch Demsky, Issur Danielovitch, Izzy Demsky, Mr Kirk Douglas Childrens: Michael Douglas Information Detail Birthday December 9, 1916 Nationality American Famous Jewish Actors, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Directors, T V & Movie Producers, ISTJ City/State New Yorkers Spouses Anne Buydens Known as Issur Danielovitch Demsky, Issur Danielovitch, Izzy Demsky, Mr Kirk Douglas Childrens Michael Douglas Universities St. Lawrence University American Academy of Dramatic Arts Birth Place Amsterdam, New York, U.S. Religion Conservative Judaism Height 175cm Gender Male Father Herschel Danielovitch Mother Bryna Sanglel Net Worth $60 million as of Apr 18,2017 Sun Sign Sagittarius Born in Amsterdam, New York, U.S. Famous as Actor

Amsterdam, New York, U.S.

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Kirk Douglas married Diana Dill on November 2, 1943 and divorced her on February 23, 1951. He has two sons, Michael and Joel from this marriage. Unsplash Personal Life

He married Anne Budyens on May 29, 1954 and they have two sons, Peter and Eric from this marriage. Unsplash Personal Life

Kirk Douglas has contributed millions of dollars in aid to hospitals and other institutions. He has been the ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ of the US government since 1963. Unsplash Personal Life

Kirk Douglas was born in Amsterdam, New York, USA, on December 9, 1916 to Herschel Danielovitch and Bryna Sanglel Danielovitch. Kirk grew up with six sisters. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

During his early days he worked at different jobs to support himself and his family and wanted to become a professional actor. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

After completing high school he was able to get a loan from the Dean of the St. Lawrence University to pay for his studies. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He got a scholarship for studying acting from New York’s ‘American Academy of Dramatic Arts’ which recognized his acting talent. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Kirk Douglas started his acting career with a handful of minor roles in various Broadway productions. Unsplash Career

He joined the US Navy in 1941 during the Second World War and returned to acting in the theater after the end of the war in 1945. Unsplash Career

In 1946 Hal B. Wallis gave Kirk the lead role in ‘The Strange Love of Martha Ivers’ which brought rave reviews. Unsplash Career

In 1948 he acted in the low-key drama ‘I Walk Alone’ alongside Burt Lancaster for the first time. Unsplash Career

He received his first nomination for the Oscar in 1949 for his role in ‘Champion’. Unsplash Career

Kirk Douglas has received the American ‘Presidential Medal of Freedom’ in 1981 and the Jefferson Award in 1983 for his humanitarian activities. Unsplash Awards & Achievements

He has received the ‘American Cinema Award’ and the ‘German Golden Kamera Award’ in 1987, the ‘National Board of Reviews Career Achievement Award’ in 1989, an honorary ‘Academy Award in 1995, the ‘Recipient of the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award’ in 1999 and the ‘UCLA medal of Honor’ in 2002. Unsplash Awards & Achievements

Information	Detail
Birthday	December 9, 1916
Nationality	American
Famous	Jewish Actors, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Directors, T V & Movie Producers, ISTJ
City/State	New Yorkers
Spouses	Anne Buydens
Known as	Issur Danielovitch Demsky, Issur Danielovitch, Izzy Demsky, Mr Kirk Douglas
Childrens	Michael Douglas
Universities	St. Lawrence University American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Birth Place	Amsterdam, New York, U.S.
Religion	Conservative Judaism
Height	175cm
Gender	Male
Father	Herschel Danielovitch
Mother	Bryna Sanglel
Net Worth	$60 million as of Apr 18,2017
Sun Sign	Sagittarius
Born in	Amsterdam, New York, U.S.
Famous as	Actor

Kirk Douglas

American

Dec 9, 1916

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Amsterdam, New York, U.S.