He was renowned for his dynamic acting technique and reached the age of 103.
Kirk Douglas's acting career skyrocketed in the 1950s with his appearances in films such as "Ace in the Hole," "Detective Story," and "The Bad and the Beautiful." The American Film Institute has honored Douglas as the 17th greatest male star in classic Hollywood cinema.
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