Michael Kirk Douglas
- Born:
- September 25, 1944, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Producer
Early Life and Education
- Son of actors Kirk Douglas and Diana Dill.
- Attended The Allen-Stevenson School and Eaglebrook School.
- Graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall in 1962.
- Received a B.A. in Drama from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1968.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his acting career in the late 1960s.
- Gained initial recognition for his role in the television series The Streets of San Francisco (1972-1976).
- Produced One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Wall Street (1987).
- Received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2009.
- Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2004.
Notable Works
Michael Douglas has built an impressive career as both an actor and producer. The compilation often searched for online related to his career, the 'michael douglas movies list', showcases this extensive body of work.
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Cast a Giant Shadow | Jeep Driver |
| 1969 | Hail, Hero! | Carl Dixon |
| 1972-1976 | The Streets of San Francisco | Inspector Steve Keller |
| 1975 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Producer |
| 1979 | The China Syndrome | Richard Adams |
| 1984 | Romancing the Stone | Jack T. Colton |
| 1987 | Wall Street | Gordon Gekko |
| 1989 | The War of the Roses | Oliver Rose |
| 1992 | Basic Instinct | Detective Nick Curran |
| 1994 | Disclosure | Tom Sanders |
| 2000 | Wonder Boys | Grady Tripp |
| 2010 | Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps | Gordon Gekko |
| 2013 | Behind the Candelabra | Liberace |
| 2015 | Ant-Man | Hank Pym |
| 2018 | The Kominsky Method | Sandy Kominsky |
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Hank Pym |
Legacy and Impact
Michael Douglas is a highly respected and influential figure in the film industry, recognized for his acting talent, producing acumen, and contributions to iconic films and television series. His work continues to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide.