Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

American actor, filmmaker, and author from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

πŸ—“οΈDecember 9, 1916 - February 5, 2020
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πŸ“–Biography

Kirk Douglas was an American actor, filmmaker, and author. An impoverished son of immigrants, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers. Douglas became a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, westerns, and war movies.

πŸ†Major Works & Achievements

  • ✦Starred in Spartacus
  • ✦Academy Honorary Award
  • ✦Presidential Medal of Freedom

πŸ’¬Famous Quotes

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In order to achieve anything you must be brave enough to fail.

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Virtue is not enough.

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