Michael Douglas Biography: Movies, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Children, Parents, Height, Health, TV Shows

Biography

Michael Kirk Douglas, born September 25, 1944, is a celebrated American actor and producer renowned for his versatile roles in film and television.

Son of legendary actor Kirk Douglas, he rose to fame with roles in The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977). He later starred in iconic films like Wall Street (1987), earning an Academy Award for Best Actor as Gordon Gekko, Fatal Attraction (1987), and Basic Instinct (1992).

As a producer, he won an Oscar for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975). With a career spanning over five decades, Douglas has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe.

He is also known for his role as Hank Pym in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Ant-Man series (2015–2023). Married to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones since 2000, he remains a prominent figure in Hollywood.

American actor and film producer
Michael Douglas
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Michael Kirk Douglas
Stage Name:	Michael Douglas
Born:	25 September 1944 (age 80 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Eaglebrook School, University of California
Height:	1.77 m
Parents:	Kirk Douglas, Diana Douglas
Siblings:	Eric Douglas, Joel Douglas, Peter Douglas
Spouse:	Catherine Zeta-Jones (m. 2000), Diandra Luker (m. 1977–2000)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Brenda Vaccaro (1970s), Susan George
Children:	Carys Zeta Douglas, Cameron Douglas, Dylan Michael Douglas
Occupation:	Actor • Producer
Net Worth:	$350 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Michael Douglas was born on September 25, 1944, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. He is primarily of Ashkenazi Jewish descent through his father, with some English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh ancestry on his mother’s side.

Raised in a secular Jewish household, he has not publicly emphasized a specific religious affiliation in adulthood. His father, Kirk Douglas (1916–2020), was a legendary American actor and producer, known for films like Spartacus (1960) and Paths of Glory (1957), born to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents.

His mother, Diana Douglas (1923–2015), was a Bermuda-born actress of Anglo-Saxon descent, known for roles in films like The Indian Fighter (1955). Michael has a younger brother, Joel Douglas (b. 1947), a film producer, and two half-siblings from his father’s second marriage to Anne Buydens: Peter Douglas (b. 1955), a producer, and Eric Douglas (1958–2004), an actor and comedian.

He attended the Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and later the Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut. He pursued higher education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts. During his time there, he developed a passion for acting, influenced by the 1960s counterculture and his father’s legacy, although he initially rebelled against following in his father’s footsteps.

Born into a show business family, Michael grew up between New Jersey, New York, and California, exposed to the film industry from a young age. His parents divorced in 1951, and he primarily lived with his mother in Connecticut while spending summers with his father in California.

This split upbringing shaped his independent streak. As a teenager, he worked as an assistant director on his father’s films, gaining early industry experience. His time at UC Santa Barbara solidified his interest in acting, setting the stage for his breakout role in The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977).

Career

Michael Douglas is a celebrated Hollywood actor and producer whose remarkable career spans more than fifty years. Known for his versatility, critical acclaim, and box office success, Douglas has left an indelible mark on both television and cinema.

His rise to fame began in the early 1970s when he starred as Inspector Steve Keller in the hit TV series The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977), earning three consecutive Emmy nominations.

Douglas transitioned successfully to film, first making waves as a producer with the Oscar-winning classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, cementing his status as a powerful force behind the scenes.

As an actor, Michael Douglas gained recognition for portraying morally complex characters. He earned praise for his performance in The China Syndrome (1979), a tense thriller exploring the dangers of nuclear energy. The 1980s solidified his leading man status with blockbuster hits like Romancing the Stone (1984) and its sequel The Jewel of the Nile (1985), where he blended action and comedy with ease.

His chilling role in Fatal Attraction (1987), portraying a man caught in a dangerous affair, became a pop culture landmark. That same year, Douglas delivered one of his most iconic performances as Gordon Gekko, the ruthless Wall Street tycoon in Wall Street (1987). The role earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, with the line “Greed is good” becoming a defining phrase of the decade.

In the 1990s, Douglas continued to challenge himself with bold and provocative roles. He starred in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct (1992) alongside Sharon Stone and the controversial Falling Down (1993), portraying a man unravelling under societal pressures. Other memorable films from this era include The War of the Roses (1989) and The Game (1997). As a producer, he supported projects like Flatliners (1990) and Made in America (1993).

The 2000s brought more critically acclaimed roles, including his performances in Traffic (2000) and Wonder Boys (2000). His portrayal of Liberace in the HBO film Behind the Candelabra (2013) earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe, highlighting his continued relevance in the industry.

Douglas also became part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing Dr. Hank Pym in Ant-Man (2015), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), connecting him with a new generation of fans.

In recent years, he returned to television with the Netflix series The Kominsky Method (2018–2021), where he played an aging acting coach navigating life in Hollywood. The role garnered him a Golden Globe win and further showcased his comedic and dramatic talents.

With two Academy Awards (one for acting, one for producing), five Golden Globes, and countless iconic roles, Michael Douglas remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring and influential stars. Despite battling throat cancer in 2010, he continues to act and produce, maintaining a legacy defined by ambition, complexity, and cinematic excellence.

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Personal Life

Michael Douglas, born September 25, 1944, is 80 years old. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall.

He has been married twice. His first marriage was to Diandra Luker, from 1977 to 2000. They met when Douglas was 32, and Luker was 19, marrying after a brief courtship. The marriage ended in a highly publicized divorce, with Luker receiving a substantial settlement.

In 2000, Douglas married Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, whom he met at the Deauville Film Festival in 1998. Their relationship began after Douglas famously told her, “I want to father your children.” Despite a 25-year age gap, they have maintained a strong partnership, briefly separating in 2013 but reconciling soon after.

Douglas has three children. From his first marriage, he has a son, Cameron Douglas (born 1978), who has pursued acting and faced personal struggles with addiction. With Zeta-Jones, he has two children: son Dylan Michael Douglas (born 2000) and daughter Carys Zeta Douglas (born 2003).

His dating history includes relationships in the 1970s with actress Brenda Vaccaro, which lasted approximately six years, and brief romances with figures such as model Susan George before his first marriage. Since marrying Zeta-Jones, Douglas has not been publicly linked to others romantically.

Douglas and Zeta-Jones remain a prominent Hollywood couple, often seen supporting each other’s careers and engaging in philanthropy together.

Net Worth

Michael Douglas has an estimated net worth of approximately $350 million.

His wealth stems from a prolific career as an actor and producer, with iconic roles in films like Wall Street (1987), Fatal Attraction (1987), and the Ant-Man series (2015–2023), as well as producing successes such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975).

Additional income comes from television projects like The Kominsky Method (2018–2021), endorsements, and real estate investments, including properties in New York, California, and Bermuda. His financial portfolio reflects his enduring success in Hollywood over five decades.

Filmography

Film – Actor

• Hail, Hero! (1969) – Carl Dixon
• Adam at 6 A.M. (1970) – Adam Gaines
• Summertree (1971) – Jerry
• Napoleon and Samantha (1972) – Danny
• Coma (1978) – Dr. Mark Bellows
• The China Syndrome (1979) – Richard Adams
• Running (1979) – Michael Andropolis
• It’s My Turn (1980) – Ben Lewin
• The Star Chamber (1983) – Judge Steven R. Hardin
• Romancing the Stone (1984) – Jack T. Colton
• The Jewel of the Nile (1985) – Jack T. Colton
• A Chorus Line (1985) – Zach
• Fatal Attraction (1987) – Dan Gallagher
• Wall Street (1987) – Gordon Gekko
• Black Rain (1989) – Nick Conklin
• The War of the Roses (1989) – Oliver Rose
• Flatliners (1990) – Producer only (noted for context)
• Shining Through (1992) – Ed Leland
• Basic Instinct (1992) – Detective Nick Curran
• Falling Down (1993) – William “D-Fens” Foster
• Made in America (1993) – Producer only (noted for context)
• Disclosure (1994) – Tom Sanders
• The American President (1995) – President Andrew Shepherd
• The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) – Charles Remington
• The Game (1997) – Nicholas Van Orton
• A Perfect Murder (1998) – Steven Taylor
• Wonder Boys (2000) – Grady Tripp
• Traffic (2000) – Robert Wakefield
• One Night at McCool’s (2001) – Mr. Burmeister
• Don’t Say a Word (2001) – Dr. Nathan R. Conrad
• It Runs in the Family (2003) – Alex Gromberg
• The In-Laws (2003) – Steve Tobias
• The Sentinel (2006) – Pete Garrison
• You, Me and Dupree (2006) – Mr. Thompson
• King of California (2007) – Charlie
• Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009) – Uncle Wayne
• Beyond a Reasonable Doubt (2009) – Mark Hunter
• Solitary Man (2009) – Ben Kalmen
• Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) – Gordon Gekko
• Haywire (2011) – Alex Coblenz
• Last Vegas (2013) – Billy Gherson
• And So It Goes (2014) – Oren Little
• Ant-Man (2015) – Dr. Hank Pym
• Unlocked (2017) – Eric Lasch
• Animal World (2018) – Anderson (Chinese film)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) – Dr. Hank Pym
• Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Dr. Hank Pym (cameo)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) – Dr. Hank Pym

Film – Producer

• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) – Producer
• The China Syndrome (1979) – Producer
• Romancing the Stone (1984) – Executive Producer
• The Jewel of the Nile (1985) – Producer
• Starman (1984) – Executive Producer
• Flatliners (1990) – Producer
• Double Impact (1991) – Co-Producer
• Eyes of an Angel (1991) – Executive Producer
• Made in America (1993) – Producer
• The Rainmaker (1997) – Executive Producer
• The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) – Executive Producer
• Face/Off (1997) – Executive Producer
• The Family Jewels (2000) – Producer
• It Runs in the Family (2003) – Producer
• The Sentinel (2006) – Producer
• Flatliners (2017) – Producer

Television – Actor

• The F.B.I. (1971) – Jerry (Episode: “The Hitchhiker”)
• Medical Center (1971) – Helicopter Pilot (Episode: “The Albatross”)
• The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977) – Inspector Steve Keller (98 episodes)
• When Michael Calls (1972) – Craig (TV movie)
• Will & Grace (2002) – Detective Gavin Hatch (Episode: “Fagel Attraction”)
• Liberty’s Kids (2002) – Patrick Henry (voice, Episode: “Liberty or Death”)
• Phineas and Ferb (2011) – Waylon (voice, Episode: “That’s the Spirit/Curse of Candace”)
• Behind the Candelabra (2013) – Liberace (TV movie)
• The Kominsky Method (2018–2021) – Sandy Kominsky (22 episodes)
• Green Eggs and Ham (2019–2022) – Guy-Am-I (voice, 23 episodes)
• Franklin (2024) – Benjamin Franklin (8 episodes)

Television – Producer

• Starman (1986–1987) – Executive Producer (22 episodes)
• The Kominsky Method (2018–2021) – Executive Producer (22 episodes)