Kirk Douglas turns 101!

brianlux
brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,849
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What a guy!  101 years old yesterday!  "Lust for Life", Spartacus", and "Lonely are the Brave" are among my all-time favorite movies. 

http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/10/kirk-douglas-grandson-celebrates-film-stars-101st-birthday-with-heart-warming-picture-7147165/


"It's a sad and beautiful world"
-Roberto Benigni

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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    I am 101!
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    I LOVE CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS!
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  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    So it’s Michael Douglas dad? 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,849
    Annafalk said:
    So it’s Michael Douglas dad? 
    Yes- and a great father/son relationship they have.

    http://emanuellevy.com/interviews/it-runs-in-the-family-kirk-and-michael-douglas-8/

    Michael recalls: “I was in New York with my family on September 11th, and the events that happened made us all feel much closer to each other. We realized how important each day had become.”

    Kirk is effusive in his praise for his son's abilities as an actor: “I was surprised by the energy that came forth from him. He was always in character. I've worked with Lawrence Olivier, Henry Fonda, Burt Lancaster. But Michael is one of the best. I'm very thrilled that I finally got to act with my son.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    edited December 2017
    brianlux said:
    Annafalk said:
    So it’s Michael Douglas dad? 
    Yes- and a great father/son relationship they have.

    http://emanuellevy.com/interviews/it-runs-in-the-family-kirk-and-michael-douglas-8/

    Michael recalls: “I was in New York with my family on September 11th, and the events that happened made us all feel much closer to each other. We realized how important each day had become.”

    Kirk is effusive in his praise for his son's abilities as an actor: “I was surprised by the energy that came forth from him. He was always in character. I've worked with Lawrence Olivier, Henry Fonda, Burt Lancaster. But Michael is one of the best. I'm very thrilled that I finally got to act with my son.
    They seem really nice, cool family :)
    Post edited by Annafalk on
  • tweedyfanjen
    tweedyfanjen Posts: 881
    I read his first book when I was in college. Wow was that an eye opener! And I always remember how old he is because he and my grandmother are the same age (she'll be 101 in March). 
    I'm through with screaming
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,849
    tweedyfanjen said:
    I read his first book when I was in college. Wow was that an eye opener! And I always remember how old he is because he and my grandmother are the same age (she'll be 101 in March). 
    I've heard that book is good.  Will have to give it a go!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,998
    old bass
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 51,032
    The Juggler said:
    I LOVE CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS!
    :rofl:
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • m0jorisen
    m0jorisen Posts: 516
    he doesn't look a day over 100
    Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse
    Of my innocence... got back my inner sense...
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,367
    The Vikings with Tony Curtis also one of his best a giant of film making ...
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 42,252
    He was unrecognizable at the golden globes...
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,849
    tempo_n_groove said:
    He was unrecognizable at the golden globes...
    Definitely some changes over the years, For sure:


    But I love that look of wisdom he still has to this day!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    God bless him.  As long as he's not suffering from an illness or in pain, he's reached a milestone not many of us will see.  
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,732
    tempo_n_groove said:
    He was unrecognizable at the golden globes...
    Well he is 101 and had a stroke some years back.
    He will always be Spartacus to me...

    https://youtu.be/u93bhAimFFU
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,849
    Bentleyspop said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    He was unrecognizable at the golden globes...
    Well he is 101 and had a stroke some years back.
    He will always be Spartacus to me...

    https://youtu.be/u93bhAimFFU
    Such a great film! 

    Yes, Spartacus, and Vincent- another favorite  of mine- "Lust For Life"


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,367
    edited January 2018
    tempo_n_groove said:
    He was unrecognizable at the golden globes...
    lol lol 
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,367
    Twenty thousand leagues under the sea classic !
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....

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