A Tribute: The Films of Actor Kirk Douglas *Exclusive, RIP

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4. Legend actor and American who gave us decades of great acting.

Seeing these clips and his introspective talks is so moving. Here's his official website biography, what a life.

The anger he speaks of you can really see in his films, how intuitive he was to use it as an asset. Versatile in his roles Kirk was outstanding in 1950s tough guy films, historical epics like 'The Vikings' and more.

My siblings who were literary also did acting; a serious love culture and art runs in the family.

In another recent post I mentioned that I met him briefly when young at an event for a film debut where I was working as a docent.

After he bumped into me a bit in a hall passage I was fairly annoyed but I soon got over it, lol. In RL he has that distinctive presence, intense look with fixed eyes, and excellent physique and carriage.

** KIRK DOUGLAS WEBSITE, BIOGRAPHY **

http://www.kirkdouglas.com/biography/life