Back then he was a titan of Hollywood’s Golden Age whose breakthrough role came with Champion! 📺👏 There, he played a ruthless boxer earning his first Academy Award nomination! 🤩🏆 The legend passed away at the age of 1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣, so did you know what he looked like then? 🧐🤔 Take a deep breath before I share his last photos in this article! 👇
Raised in Amsterdam, New York, he was born to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents. The former ordinary man couldn’t even imagine becoming one of the most prominent and influential actors of his generation ultimately earning him the title of the titan of Hollywood’s Golden Age. His incredible talent, praiseworthy acting and constant screen appearance made him one of the most sought-after stars of cinema.
The complex characters he portrayed solidified his place in the industry. His breakthrough role was in «Champion» where he brilliantly portrayed a boxer. This earned him his first Academy Award nomination bringing his career into a new level. His performance captivated millions worldwide.
Douglas left his forever mark on the cinema with his roles in «Lust for Life», «The Bad and the Beautiful», and «Paths of Glory» which reflected his commitment to meaningful and thought-provoking cinema. He also produced and starred in «Spartacus» which literally broke the Hollywood blacklist by publicly crediting screenwriter D. Trumbo.
Moreover, he was a generous philanthropist, author and survivor. Far not everyone knows that he overcame a helicopter crash and a stroke. The world said goodbye to him in 2020 when he was already 103 years old.
