After a relatively long apprenticeship involving
flop movies (RUNNING and HAIL, HERO) and a hit TV series ("Streets
of San Francisco"), Michael Douglas came into his own in
the 1980's, becoming a bona fide movie superstar. Michael's
defining role was in WALL
STREET, for which he won the Academy Award. Notable films
include: ROMANCING
HE STONE, FATAL
ATTRACTION, TRAFFIC,and
BASIC INSTINCT.
The fact that Michael Douglas built
a huge career out of playing frequently unlikable
characters has made his career all the more remarkable.
Michael's father Kirk
Douglas was a major movie superstar for many decades.
Michael Douglas is now married to actress Catherine
Zeta-Jones.
His newest films include: TILL DEATH DO US
PART, and THE SENTINEL. More
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WALL STREET
(Drama - R)
Michael Douglas won for his performance as the
evil, hotshot fiancier who quickly corrupts the young
broker (Sheen). |
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ABOUT MICHAEL DOUGLAS (1944 - )
American leading man who has also produced some films,
including: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST.
Son of actor Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas was born in
New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Michael Douglas' other credits include:
NAPOLEON AND SAMANTHA
COMA
RUNNING
THE CHINA SYNDROME
IT'S MY TURN
ROMANCING
THE STONE
A CHORUS LINE
JEWEL OF THE NILE
FATAL ATTRACTION
BLACK RAIN
THE WAR OF THE ROSES
SHINING THROUGH
FALLING DOWN
BASIC
INSTINCT
DISCLOSURE
THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT
THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS
THE GAME
A
PERFECT MURDER
FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
WONDER BOYS
TRAFFIC
DON'T SAY A WORD
ONE NIGHT AT McCOOL'S
A FEW GOOD YEARS
TILL DEATH DO US PART
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY
THE IN-LAWS
In 2005, look for Michael Douglas in SIN CITY and THE
RIDE DOWN TO MT. MORGAN.
Michael Douglas' television credits include:
THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO (72-75 series)
LIBERTY'S KIDS (2002 T.V. Series) |
