About Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, 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 and was known for his explosive acting style. He was named by the American Film Institute the 17th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema.
![“I think that [Barack] Obama was elected because young people are starting to get interested in their country and I think that's a very healthy thing.” quote by Kirk Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/172/kirk-douglas-4420_barack_i-think-that-barack-obama-was-elected-be_1473185.jpg)
![“Michael [Douglas] was just leaving the TV series The Streets of San Francisco and he said, 'Dad, let me try it.' I thought, 'Well, if I couldn't make it...' So, I gave it to him and he got the money, the director and the cast. The biggest disappointment for me, I always wanted to play McMurphy…” quote by Kirk Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/105/kirk-douglas-4420_actors_michael-douglas-was-just-leaving-the-tv_2030147.jpg)
![“Michael [Douglas] is, I think, a great actor. He's made some very interesting pictures. When he was going to college, I was very proud of him, but when he said, 'Dad, I want to be in a play,' he had a bit part. I went to see it and Michael said, 'Dad, how was I?' I said, 'You were terrible.' I…” quote by Kirk Douglas](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/9a6/kirk-douglas-4420_actors_michael-douglas-is-i-think-a-great-actor_1153701.jpg)
