Douglas was born Issur Danielovitch in Amsterdam, New York, on December 9, 1916, the fourth of seven children and the only son of Bryna "Bertha" (née Sanglel) and Herschel "Harry" Danielovitch. His parents were … See more

Personality
In The Ragman's Son, Douglas described himself as a "son of a bitch," adding, "I'm probably the most … See more

In a 2014 article, Douglas cited The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, Champion, Ace in the Hole, The Bad and the Beautiful, Act of Love, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, See more

Rise to stardom
Douglas joined the United States Navy in 1941, shortly after the United States entered World War II, where he served as a See more

Douglas stated that the keys to acting success are determination and application: "You must know how to function and how to maintain … See more

On January 28, 1996, at age 79, Douglas suffered a severe stroke, which impaired his ability to speak. Doctors told his wife that unless there … See more

• Douglas has been honored by governments and organizations of various countries, including France, Italy, Portugal, Israel, and Germany. See more