Kirk Douglas

Film actor Kirk Douglas in one of his first movies, in an undated picture. Born in Amsterdam, New York, he made his Broadway debut in 1941, served in the U.S. Navy and embarked on a screen career in 1946. His films include "Champion" (1949), "The Bad and the Beautiful" (1952), "Lust for Life" (1956) for which he was nominated for an Academy Award, and "Spartacus" (1960). Douglas also worked as a director.

Actor Kirk Douglas and Bollywood actress, Mehtab, rest at Lido Beach, on Sept. 1, 1953, during the Venice Film Festival.

Wearing the uniform of Colonel Dax on the stage of the shooting of "Paths of Glory" in the MGM studios in Hollywood, Calif., film actor Kirk Douglas admires a special award that he was given by members of his family in 1957.

Film actor Kirk Douglas and his wife, Anne, pose for photographers at the London airport, on Aug. 18, 1958. The couple married in 1954 and had two sons, Eric and Peter. It was the second marriage for the actor.

Film actor Kirk Douglas starred in the 1960 epic "Spartacus." The film, directed by Stanley Kubrick, depicts the slave Spartacus leading a violent revolt against the decadent Roman empire.

Kirk Douglas, right, and Frank Sinatra talk on the film set of "Cast a Giant Shadow" in Israel, Jan. 15, 1966.

Actor Kirk Douglas, his wife Anne and their two children Eric, 9, and Peter, 12, bathe in Monaco, on Aug. 11, 1967, during a cruise on producer Sam Spiegel's yacht.

Actor Kirk Douglas and Martin Sheen are pictured during the 32th Cannes International Film Festival, on May 14, 1979.

Veteran actors Kirk Douglas, left, and Burt Lancaster address guests at the 57th Annual Academy Awards March 25, 1985 in Hollywood, Calif. In 1999, the actors, who starred in seven films together, were named to the American Film Institute's list of the 50 greatest screen legends.

Michael Douglas, left, applauds his father, Kirk Douglas, during the 57th Annual Academy Awards on March 25, 1985, in Hollywood, Calif.

President Bill Clinton, right, and first lady Hillary Clinton honor the Kennedy Center Honorees in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Dec. 4, 1994. The 1994 honorees are left to right, folk singer Pete Seeger, producer Harold Prince, composer Morton Gould, singer Aretha Franklin and, standing, actor Kirk Douglas.

Veteran actor Kirk Douglas, right, holds the Oscar he received for lifetime achievement at the 68th Annual Academy Awards March, 25, 1996 in Los Angeles. Director Steven Spielberg presented Douglas with the award.

Actor Michael Douglas, center, has his footprints placed in cement as his father, veteran actor Kirk Douglas (behind Michael) holds his son in place during the ceremony Sept. 10, 1997, at the world-famous Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Michael is the first "second generation" movie star to be honored with the hand and footprint ceremony, following his father's ceremony in 1962.

Actor Kirk Douglas raises his arms after receiving a Life Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards show, March 7, 1999, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

Acror Kirk Douglas prays at Jerusalem's Western Wall on July 17, 2000. The actor visited Jerusalem for the XVII Jerusalem Film Festival where he was honored with a lifetime achievement award.

Actor Kirk Douglas talks to students during the opening of the 100th playground that he has made possible through his donations, Dec. 14, 2000, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones kisses her father-in-law, Kirk Douglas, backstage at the Producers Guild of America's 12th Annual Golden Laurel Awards in Century City, Calif., March, 3, 2001, after Douglas received the group's "Milestone Award."

Actor Kirk Douglas, left, kisses his son, actor/producer Michael Douglas, as they arrive at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance National Tribute Dinner in Beverly Hills, June 25, 2001. Michael Douglas was awarded the Humanitarian Award.

Kirk Douglas signs copies of his new book, "Stroke of Luck," at the Barnes & Nobles in Rockefeller Center in New York, on Jan. 15, 2002. Douglas suffered a stroke in 1995.

President George W. Bush, left, and first lady Laura Bush congratulate actor Kirk Douglas on April 22, 2002, at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington. Douglas was awarded the National Medal of Arts by the National Endowment of the Arts.

Actor Kirk Douglas and wife Anne Buydens attend the 2004 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons restaurant, Feb. 29, 2004, in Hollywood, Calif.

Actor Kirk Douglas and his wife, Anne, attend the after party for the Kirk Douglas Theater dedication on Sept. 30, 2004, in Culver City, Calif.

John Travolta stands with Kirk Douglas following the presentation of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, given to Travolta on Nov. 15, 2007, in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Kirk Douglas reads from a copy of his book, "Let's Face It," beside Bullseye, the mascot of a sponsor for the AFI's 40th Anniversary celebration, on Oct. 3, 2007, in Hollywood.

Kirk Douglas tries out a playground slide at Lillian Elementary School in Los Angeles on May 28, 2008, after he and his wife donated their 400th playground renovation to schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Kirk Douglas his wife Anne Buydens arrive at the taping of the American Film Institute Life Achievement Awards honoring his son Michael Douglas in Culver City, Calif., on June 11, 2009.

Kirk Douglas, left, and his son, actor Michael Douglas, pose with The Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival gala fundraiser at the Biltmore in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Oct. 13, 2011.

Actress Melissa Leo bows to Kirk Douglas as she accepts the Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for "The Fighter" at the 83rd Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Kirk Douglas and socialite Kim Kardashian pose for photos as celebrities turn out to feed the homeless a lunchtime meal at the Los Angeles Mission on Nov. 23, 2011.