Legendary actor Kirk Douglas turns 100
Kirk Douglas, who appeared in his first film in 1946 and was nominated for his first Oscar in 1949 (the first of three nominations), turns 100 years old Friday. Over the course of the more than 90 performances in his career, he played roles ranging from the gladiator-turned-rebel Spartacus to the painter Vincent Van Gogh. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Jimmy Carter and won an honorary Oscar for “50 years as a creative and moral force in the motion picture community” in 1996. As Douglas celebrates his century of life, here are some of his more memorable roles available online to stream for free or rent.
Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/12/09/5-things-you-need-know-friday/94985376/
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