Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch Demsky, December 9, 1916) is an American actor, filmmaker, author and centenarian. He is one of the last surviving stars of the film industry's Golden Age. After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he had his film debut in "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war movies. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 movies. Douglas is known for his explosive acting style. Douglas became an
Beyond the Farthest Star (film) Beyond the Farthest Star (film) Beyond the Farthest Star is a 2015 limited-release film directed by Andrew William Librizzi. Producers are Andrew Librizzi, Benjamin Dane, and Sally Helppie. Plot: A Senator torches a nativity and the media spotlight falls on a dying Texas town. With the prospect of leading his tiny congregation into a national debate, Pastor Adam Wells determines not to let anything stop him. But when a stranger arrives and a past secret is revealed, his crusade collides with a greater fight—the heart and soul of his marriage, troubled daughter, and even his own life. The film stars