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
Morgan Jones (actor, born 1879) Morgan Jones (actor, born 1879) Morgan Jones (1879 in Denver – September 21, 1951 in New York City) was an American silent film actor and writer. Born in Denver, Colorado, Jones had a minor uncredited role in the 1903 early classic "The Great Train Robbery", but it was not until 10 years later that he made his mark in film. He is best remembered for roles in films with Shep the Dog, such as "A Dog's Good Deed" (1914) and "The Barrier of Flames" (1914) for the Thanhouser Company, but also appeared in films such as "The Keeper of the