Kirk Douglas — PICS

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December 9, 2016 11:56AM EST

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Kirk Douglas poses in 1962

Kirk Douglas poses in 1962 — Kirk Douglas poses as a young Hollywood actor in 1962. He looks handsome in the black and white portrait.

Kirk was best known as an actor. He appeared in over 92 films at the time of his death at the age of 103 in Feb. 2020 and was highly respected by his fellow actors and all those involved in the film industry.

He made his film debut in ‘The Strange Love of Martha Ivers’ in 1946 and went on to appear in many other well-known titles, including ‘Champion’ in 1949, ‘Young Man With a Horn’ in 1950, and ‘Ace in the Hole’ in 1951.

In 1996, he received the Honorary Award at the Academy Awards for his 50 years of work in the film industry and it was one of the most prestigious awards among the many he received in his career.

In addition to acting, Kirk was known for his philanthropy work. It included funding his high school’s musical ‘Amsterdam Oratorio’ in 2001 as well as donating to many other organizations with causes that were dear to his heart. Some of them were for the rebuilding of better schools, helping the homeless, and helping those with Alzheimer’s disease.

Kirk had fours sons, including Michael Douglas, another well-known actor, Joel Douglas, Peter Douglas, and Eric Douglas.

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Kirk Douglas in boxing gloves

Kirk Douglas in boxing gloves — Kirk Douglas in the film ‘Champion’ in 1949. He wore boxing gloves for the movie.

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Kirk Douglas holding an ax

Kirk Douglas holding an ax — Kirk Douglas holding an ax in the film ‘The Big Trees’ in 1952. He also went shirtless as he held a shirt over his shoulder in the photo.

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Kirk Douglas in ‘Spartacus’

Kirk Douglas in ‘Spartacus’ — Kirk Douglas poses in the film ‘Spartacus’. He held a sword in the scene.

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Kirk Douglas poses for the camera

Kirk Douglas poses for the camera — Kirk Douglas poses for a colorful photograph. He looked handsome in a suit and tie.

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Kirk Douglas in ‘Saturn 3’

Kirk Douglas in ‘Saturn 3’ — Kirk Douglas poses in the film ‘Saturn 3’. He wore a space suit in the scene.

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Kirk Douglas in ‘The Way West’

Kirk Douglas in ‘The Way West’ — Kirk Douglas in ‘The Way West’ in 1967. He wore a red sweater in the scene.

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Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Kirk Douglas at the Fourth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Kirk Douglas at the Fourth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament — Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Kirk Douglas pose together at the Fourth Annual Celebrity Golf Tournement in June 2002. The event took place in Ojai, CA.

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Michael Douglas and his father Kirk Douglas smiling

Michael Douglas and his father Kirk Douglas smiling — Michael Douglas and Kirk Douglas at 80 Years of Caring in Woodland Hills, CA. They looked happy to be there.

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Kirk Douglas in a green blazer

Kirk Douglas in a green blazer — Kirk Douglas poses with a smile in 1988. He wore a green blazer over a striped shirt.

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Kirk Douglas at his 90th Birthday Party

Kirk Douglas at his 90th Birthday Party — Kirk Douglas speaks at his 90th Birthday Party at L’Orangerie, in Los Angeles, CA in Dec. 2006. He looked great in a suit and purple tie.

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Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne at the Vanity Fair party

Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne at the Vanity Fair party — Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne attend the Vanity Fair party in honor of the 2005 Academy Awards. He looked great in a black and white tux and she looked classy in an orange outfit.

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Michael Douglas and Kirk Douglas posing

Michael Douglas and Kirk Douglas posing — Actors Michael Douglas, left, and his father, Kirk, pose for a photograph at the senior Douglas’ home in Beverly Hills, CA. They starred together for the first time in ‘It Runs In the Family,’ playing a perpetually bickering father and son.

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Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne at the ‘It Runs In the Family’ premiere

Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne at the ‘It Runs In the Family’ premiere — Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens Douglas
‘IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY’ FILM PREMIERE, NEW YORK, AMERICA – 13 APR 2003

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Kirk Douglas and Anne Douglas at the 2003 Vanity Fair party

Kirk Douglas and Anne Douglas at the 2003 Vanity Fair party — Kirk Douglas and Anne Douglas pose at the 2003 Vanity Fair party in honor of the Academy Awards. They matched in black and white.

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