Princeton's WordNet (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: frivolity, frivolousness (noun) the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible. bagatelle, fluff, frippery, frivolity (noun) something of little value or significance. buffoonery, clowning, japery, frivolity, harlequinade, prank (noun) acting like a clown or buffoon
awards and honors. Kirk Douglas, original name Issur Danielovitch, also called Izzy Demsky (born December 9, 1916, Amsterdam, New York, U.S.), American film actor and producer best known for his portrayals of resolute, emotionally charged heroes and antiheroes.
Kirk Douglas hoped to portray McMurphy himself, having starred in an earlier stage version, but was deemed too old for the part by his son Michael. Kirk relented, and the lead role went instead to Jack Nicholson, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor.