Douglas enjoyed a prolific career that spanned several decades, earning recognition for his contributions to the film industry. He passed away on February 5, 2020, leaving behind a legacy marked by his influential roles and memorable performances.
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Kirk Douglas
Awards & Nominations
View All AwardsMajor awards verified (Golden Globes, Oscars)
Complete Award Details 5 Major
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Academy Award for Best Actor Lust for Life | |
| 1956 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor β Motion Picture Drama Lust for Life | |
| 1953 | Academy Award for Best Actor The Bad and the Beautiful | |
| 1951 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor β Motion Picture Drama Detective Story | |
| 1950 | Academy Award for Best Actor Champion | |
| 2001 | Golden Bear | |
| 2000 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama... Touched by an Angel | |
| 1999 | Actor Awards | |
| 1999 | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award | |
| 1999 | Lucien Barrière Literary Award | |
| 1995 | Academy Honorary Award | |
| 1994 | Kennedy Center Honors | |
| 1992 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama S... Tales from the Crypt | |
| 1991 | AFI Life Achievement Award | |
| 1986 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniser... Amos | |
| 1981 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | |
| 1981 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor Saturn 3 | |
| 1980 | Honorary CΓ©sar | |
| 1967 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | |
| 1960 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | |
| 1958 | Silver Shell for Best Actor | |
| - | World War II Victory Medal | |
| - | National Medal of Arts | |
| - | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal | |
| - | American Campaign Medal | |
| - | Knight of the Legion of Honour | |
| - | CΓ©sar Award |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1956 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor β Motion Picture Drama Lust for Life |
| 2001 | Golden Bear |
| 1999 | Actor Awards |
| 1999 | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award |
| 1999 | Lucien Barrière Literary Award |
| 1995 | Academy Honorary Award |
| 1994 | Kennedy Center Honors |
| 1991 | AFI Life Achievement Award |
| 1981 | Presidential Medal of Freedom |
| 1980 | Honorary CΓ©sar |
| 1967 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award |
| 1960 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| 1958 | Silver Shell for Best Actor |
| - | World War II Victory Medal |
| - | National Medal of Arts |
| - | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal |
| - | American Campaign Medal |
| - | Knight of the Legion of Honour |
| - | CΓ©sar Award |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1957 | Academy Award for Best Actor Lust for Life |
| 1953 | Academy Award for Best Actor The Bad and the Beautiful |
| 1951 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor β Motion Picture Drama Detective Story |
| 1950 | Academy Award for Best Actor Champion |
| 2000 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama... Touched by an Angel |
| 1992 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama S... Tales from the Crypt |
| 1986 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniser... Amos |
| 1981 | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor Saturn 3 |
| Year | Festival | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Oscars | Best Actor | Lust for Life | Nominated |
| 1956 | Golden Globes | Best Actor - Drama | Lust for Life | Winner |
| 1953 | Oscars | Best Actor | The Bad and the Beautiful | Nominated |
| 1951 | Golden Globes | Best Actor - Drama | Detective Story | Nominated |
| 1950 | Oscars | Best Actor | Champion | Nominated |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Golden Globes | Best Actor - Drama | Lust for Life |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Oscars | Best Actor | Lust for Life |
| 1953 | Oscars | Best Actor | The Bad and the Beautiful |
| 1951 | Golden Globes | Best Actor - Drama | Detective Story |
| 1950 | Oscars | Best Actor | Champion |
About Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was born on 9 December 1916 in Amsterdam, New York, USA. Kirk Douglas passed away on 5 February 2020 at the age of 103. Nominated for an Academy Award. We have 6 films with Kirk Douglas available. Among Kirk Douglas's most popular films: Spartacus, Paths of Glory, Ace in the Hole, In Harm's Way, Lust for Life.
Douglas enjoyed a prolific career that spanned several decades, earning recognition for his contributions to the film industry. He passed away on February 5, 2020, leaving behind a legacy marked by his influential roles and memorable performances.
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Kirk Douglas has 6 films released between 1949 and 1965.