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Kirk Douglas
(1916-2020)
American stage and film actor
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Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films and was known for his explosive acting style. He was named by the American Film Institute the 17th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema.

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Born Issur Danielovitch
9 December 1916
Amsterdam, New York, USA
Died
5 February 2020 (aged 103)
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac Sagittarius
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  • Charles Farrell
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    Charles K. Feldman · Friend · 1904-1968 · American attorney, film producer and talent agent edit info
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  • Jean Howard
    Jean Howard · Friend · 1910-2000 · American actress edit info
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  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster · Friend · 1913-1994 · American actor edit info
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  • Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn · Friend · 1915-2001 · American actor edit info
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  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra · Friend · 1915-1998 · American singer and actor edit info
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    Carl Reiner · Friend · 1922-2020 · American actor edit info
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