Michael Douglas
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Michael Kirk Douglas
Date of Birth: September 25, 1944
Place of Birth: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Height: 178 cm (5′10″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Religion: Jewish background
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Jewish (Belarusian-Lithuanian), English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married to Catherine Zeta-Jones (2000–present); previously married to Diandra Luker (1977–2000)
Children: 3 — Cameron (b. 1978), Dylan (b. 2000), Carys (b. 2003)
Occupation: Actor, Producer
Education: University of California, Santa Barbara (BA in Drama, 1968)
Net Worth: $350M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Moderate online presence
Properties: Homes in Bermuda, Mallorca (Spain), and New York
Notable Works: Wall Street, Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Romancing the Stone, Ant-Man
Current Residence: Bermuda & Mallorca, Spain
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Son of legendary actor Kirk Douglas and actress Diana Dill.
- Studied drama at UC Santa Barbara, graduating in 1968.
- Began acting in TV series before moving to film.
- Produced and starred in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), which won Best Picture.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1975: Produced Oscar-winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
- 1984: Starred in Romancing the Stone.
- 1987: Won Academy Award for Best Actor for Wall Street.
- 1992: Box-office hit with Basic Instinct.
- 1993: Falling Down became a cult classic.
- 2000s–present: Played Hank Pym in Marvel’s Ant-Man films.
- 2020: Starred in Netflix’s The Kominsky Method, winning Golden Globes.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- 2× Academy Award Winner (Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as producer).
- 5× Golden Globe Awards.
- Primetime Emmy Award (Behind the Candelabra).
- AFI Lifetime Achievement Award (2009).
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Shares the same birthday (Sept 25) with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, 25 years apart.
- Father Kirk Douglas lived to be 103.
- Survived tongue cancer in 2010.
- Owns property in Mallorca, Spain, for over 30 years.
- His first major hit as a producer was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
- Known for playing morally complex characters.
- Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010 with his father.
- Starred with Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct, one of the most talked-about films of the 1990s.
- Close friends with Danny DeVito since college.
- Has been active in nuclear disarmament advocacy.
- Married to Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones since 2000.
- Has appeared in multiple films directed by Oliver Stone.
- Appeared in Marvel films as Dr. Hank Pym since 2015.
- Known for his calm yet commanding screen presence.
- Has a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame near his father’s.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michael Douglas born and how old is he?
He was born on September 25, 1944; he is years old as of 2025.
Who are Michael Douglas’s parents?
He is the son of Kirk Douglas and Diana Dill.
How many times has Michael Douglas been married?
Twice — to Diandra Luker (1977–2000) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (2000–present).
Does Michael Douglas have children?
Yes, three children: Cameron, Dylan, and Carys.
What is Michael Douglas’s net worth?
Estimated at $350M+ (2025).
What is his ancestry?
Jewish, English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh descent.
What was his breakout role?
His breakout was producing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and starring in Romancing the Stone.
What awards has he won?
2 Oscars, 5 Golden Globes, 1 Emmy, and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.
What are his most famous films?
Wall Street, Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Ant-Man.
Where does he live now?
Between Bermuda, Mallorca, and New York.
Did he survive cancer?
Yes, he was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2010 and is now in remission.
Is Michael Douglas still acting?
Yes, he continues acting in films and TV, including Marvel’s Ant-Man series.
What is The Kominsky Method?
A Netflix comedy-drama series in which Douglas starred, winning awards.
Is he related to Kirk Douglas?
Yes, he is Kirk Douglas’s eldest son.
What was his role in Marvel films?
He plays Dr. Hank Pym in the Ant-Man series.