Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist and author. After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, 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. Douglas was known for his explosive acting style, which he displayed as a criminal defense attorney in Town Without Pity (1961).
Celebrity deaths in 2020, from Ennio Morricone to Nick Cordero
msn.comTerry Jones to Hollywood star Kirk Douglas, we remember some of the notable figures from the arts world who died in 2020. Although no longer with us, their work will still be remembered, revisited and loved for many years to come – whether they were actors, musicians, poets or painters.
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