Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films.
| Full Name | Issur Danielovitch Demsky |
| Born | December 9, 1916 in Amsterdam, New York, United States |
| Died | February 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.75 m) |
| Spouse | Anne Buydens (m. 1954–2020), Diana Douglas (m. 1943–1951) |
| Children | Michael Douglas, Eric Douglas, Peter Douglas, Joel Douglas |
| Parents | Herschel Danielovitch, Bryna Danielovitch |
| Siblings | Pesha, Kaleh, Tamara, Haska, Siffra, Rachel |
| Grandchildren | Cameron Douglas, Dylan Michael Douglas |
| Education | St. Lawrence University in American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, United States |
| Profession | Actor, American actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Jewish |
