Date of birth: September 25, 1944 (Age: 81 as of September 2026)
Height: 5′ 10″ (178 cm)
Weight: 161 pounds (73 kg)
Hair color: Light brown/Grey
Eye color: Blue
Michael Kirk Douglas was born on September 25, 1944, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He won an Academy Award as a producer of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and another for his performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. His later work includes Behind the Candelabra, The Kominsky Method and Franklin.
Douglas was treated in 2010 for stage IV cancer at the base of his tongue. It was initially described publicly as throat cancer, but he later clarified the location. The updated article corrects that distinction and does not present old treatment details as a current diagnosis.
The previous version claimed that avoiding gluten rejuvenated Douglas, improved memory and increased longevity. Those benefits are not established for people without a relevant medical condition, and oats are naturally gluten-free although contamination can occur. The celebrity diet has therefore been removed as a recommendation.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
