Michael Douglas Quotes
American actor and producer known for producing One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and his role in Wall Street
Michael Kirk Douglas is an American actor and producer, primarily in movies and television. He was awarded with an Emmy, a Golden Globe and two Academy Awards, first as producer of 1975's Best Picture, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and as Best Actor in 1987 for his role in Wall Street. Douglas received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2009.
| Birth name | Michael Kirk Douglas |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 25, 1944 |
| Place of Birth | New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
| Spouse (s) | Diandra Luker (m.1977–2000), Catherine Zeta-Jones (m.2000–present) |
| Years active | 1966–present |
What everyone thinks about Michael Douglas?
Yeah, I like my batting average. Maybe I could have relaxed a little more and had more fun. But I felt I’d a lot to prove to my father so I had to succeed.
— Michael Douglas wishes he had more fun / August 23, 2010
I was 16, they were 30. They were friends of my mother’s. I wouldn’t want to get any of them in trouble. Though they’re probably dead now,
— Michael Douglas saying he was seduced by older women when he was a teen / April 26, 2010
I have some idea of the pressure of finding your own identity with a famous father. I’m not sure I can comprehend it with two generations to deal with.
— Michael Douglas / April 20, 2010
I played, Years ago, through the tech booms. I definitely did it. I lost 35 to 40 per cent of my net worth on the 2008 crash. At the end of last year, I took a whole bunch out.
— Michael Douglas lost money in the 2008 stock market crash / April 01, 2010
I would say definitely around the time I married Catherine. I started making some conscious decisions and prioritizing. As little children entered the equation — with a bride, an actress, 25 years younger, in her prime — the important part became them.
— Michael Douglas / April 01, 2010
I’m probably more comfortable with myself now, probably not leading with my libido quite as strongly, which comes with age and happiness. I’ve probably calmed down. It’s interesting when you have kids at my age because you’re kind of betwixt and between. Some of your friends, the only kids they’ve got are grandchildren.
— Michael Douglas / April 01, 2010
The history of second-generation actors isn't great in our industry. It's kind of a tragic road, actually.
— Michael Douglas / March 01, 2010
I was a happy guy, I was a very happy guy. The elevator scene. That'll be a good memory. That's going to be one whole chapter in the book.
— Michael Douglas on his movie Fatal Attaction / February 28, 2010
He attended college in Santa Barbara with the intention of being a lawyer. I was very happy. I didn't want him to deal with the rejection in my field. In his sophomore year he suddenly said to me, 'Dad, I'm going to be in a play'. I was startled. He never showed any interest in being an actor and I was glad. But I went to see the play at the college. It was a Shakespeare play and he had a very small part. After the play he said, 'Dad, how was I?' I answered, 'Michael, you were terrible.' And I thought that would squash any desire he had to become an actor.
— Douglas Sr. on Michael Douglas / June 01, 2009
It's an interesting issue with all of these troubles that are going on... and trying to resolve things. It's an interesting thing that's being raised again
— Michael Douglas saying American government should legalize the use of marijuan / April 2009
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1944 births20th-century American people21st-century American peopleAcademy Award for Best Actor winnersAcademy Award for Best Picture winnersActors from New JerseyAmerican Film actorsAmerican JewsAmerican people of Belarusian descentAmerican television actorsBelarusian-American JewsBest Drama Actor Golden Globe (film) winnersCalifornia DemocratsCecil B. DeMille Award Golden Globe winnersJewish actorsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Screen Actors Guild Award winnersPeople from New Brunswick, New JerseyPeople self-identifying as alcoholicsUniversity of California, Santa Barbara alumni
