Michael Douglas & his dubbing voice Volker Brandt

With a father like the famous actor Kirk Douglas, it was no surprise that Michael Kirk Douglas discovered his passion for acting at an early age. He studied drama at the University of California, Santa Barbara, before deciding to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career in Hollywood.

 

In his private life, Michael Douglas is also known for his relationship with Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, to whom he has been married since 2000. The couple have two children together and are known for their social commitment and charity work. Despite personal challenges, Douglas has always maintained a strong public presence and has proved to be a role model for many people.

 

He dealt openly with his cancer, which was diagnosed in 2010. He beat cancer, which has made him a symbol of hope and strength.

 

His breakthrough came in the 1970s with films such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The China Syndrome", which earned him recognition and praise from critics. But it was his role as unscrupulous financial shark Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street" that finally made him a superstar and earned him an Oscar.

 

Douglas' versatility as an actor was demonstrated in films such as "Basic Instinct", "Falling Down" and "The Game", which showcased his talent for complex characters and emotional depth. As a producer, he was also involved in successful projects such as "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "The Kominsky Method".

 

57 awards & 67 nominations

 

Douglas won two Oscars, one for his role in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" as producer of the film and another for his iconic portrayal of Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street". He has also received several Golden Globe Awards, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement.

2023: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

2018-2021: The Kominsky Method (television series)

2017: Unlocked

2014: And So It Goes

2013: Last Vegas

2013: Behind the Candelabra

2010: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

2006: The Sentinel

2001: Don't Say a Word

1998: A Perfect Murder

1997: The Game

1994: Disclosure

1993: Falling Down 

1992: Basic Instinct

1987: Wall Street

1987: Fatal Attraction

1984: Romancing the Stone (also producer)

1979: The China Syndrome (also producer)

1972-1976: The Streets of San Francisco (television series, 98 episodes)

1966: Cast a Giant Shadow