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).
Kirk Douglas’ Widow Celebrates 101st Birthday Via Social Distancing
etcanada.comKirk Douglas’ widow Anne Buydens marked her 101st birthday on Thursday, but the celebration was anything but ordinary. Following the death of the Hollywood icon in February at age 103, Buydens was joined by her grandson to celebrate, but at a safe social distance.
As People reported, Cameron Douglas — Michael Douglas’ 41-year-old son from his first marriage — paid a visit, driving by her home in a special birthday procession.
RELATED: Catherine Zeta-Jones Thanks Fans for Their Support Following Kirk Douglas’ Death “Here we are, coming to Anne’s 101st birthday,” Cameron Douglas, 41, says in a video shared on Instagram Stories. “First birthday without Pappy.
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