Kirk Douglas - MovieActors.com

Vital, active and frequently over the top, Kirk Douglas maintained a hot career by "chewing up the scenery." His intense, clench-jawed delivery was much imitated by popular comics of the day. Kirk Douglas maintained a long, friendly rivalry with fellow macho man Burt Lancaster.

His defining role was as painter Vincent Van Gogh in LUST FOR LIFE. The Kirk Douglas notable pictures include: PATHS OF GLORY, THE VIKINGS, SEVEN DAYS IN MAY, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and SPARTACUS.

Kirk's newest credits include ILLUSION and IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY. MORE