Kirk Gets Kudos

He's still got it! The dimple on his chin, that is. Actor Kirk Douglas points out one of his most famous features as he arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's fundraiser where he was honored with the inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif.

Kirk Douglas and his wife, Anne, who have been married since 1954, arrive at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's fundraiser honoring him with the inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif.

Actress Carol Burnett arrives at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's fundraiser honoring actor Kirk Douglas with the inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif. Burnett and Douglas both were recipient of the Kennedy Center honor in 1985.

Actor Christopher Lloyd, who was in the cast of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and his guest, Lisa Loincono, arrive at the event in honor of Kirk Douglas on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif. The rights to "Cuckoo's Nest" remained with the Douglas family for many years before Kirk's son, Michael, helped produce the movie in 1975.

Kirk Douglas and Gena Rowlands meet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's fundraiser honoring Douglas with the inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif. They co-starred in the movie "Lonely Are The Brave" (1962).

Kirk Douglas gestures as actress Gena Rowlands looks on at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's fundraiser honoring Douglas with the inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif.

Gena Rowlands presents Douglas with his award during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif. The award, for excellence in film, has been named in Douglas' honor.

Douglas gives his speech, accepting the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif.

Kirk Douglas dons a cowboy hat at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's fundraiser honoring Douglas with the inaugural Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film on July 30, 2006 in Goleta, Calif.