5 key dates in Michael Douglas’ career
Michael Douglas, born September 25, 1944 in New Brunswick in the United States, one of the four sons of famous Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas, is an actor who has had an impressive career in the film industry. Here are five key dates in the career of the person who will receive the Palme d’Or of Honor at the Cannes Film Festival this Tuesday, May 16.
16th September 1972: The streets of San Francisco
On September 16, 1972, the television series started The streets of San Francisco was broadcast for the first time. Michael Douglas played Inspector Steve Keller alongside Karl Malden. This hit crime series, which aired until 1976, was a stepping stone for Michael Douglas and gave him the opportunity to gain attention on television.
March 29, 1976 : Oscar for Best Picture and Golden Globe for the film Flight over a cuckoo’s nest
March 29, 1976 is the date of the 48the Oscars American Cinema Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. Michael Douglas received his first Oscar there (along with Saul Zaentz) as the film’s producer Flight over a cuckoo’s nest, a film directed by Milos Forman. He also received the Golden Globe for Best Drama Film in the same year (along with Saul Zaentz). According to the film’s synopsis, Mac Murphy (Jack Nicholson) feigns insanity and is detained to avoid incarceration for raping a minor. From then on, he defies the authority, cruelty and methods of nurse Miss Ratched (Louise Fletcher). He will take the other internees with him. The sanctions will be harsh, up to and including the lobotomy of Mac Murphy, who is in a vegetative state.
March 30 1984: theatrical releaseS you film In search of the green diamond
In 1984 Michael Douglas had great cinema success with the romantic adventure film In search of the green diamond, directed by Robert Zemeckis. He embodies the role of Jack Colton, an intrepid adventurer alongside Kathleen Turner. This film was a commercial success and helped establish Michael Douglas as a major screen star. The film was released in France on July 4, 1984. The sequel, The Nile Diamondis filmed in 1985.
11th December 1987: film release Wall StreetOscars and Golden Globes
The film was released on December 11, 1987 Wall Street is coming to theaters, starring Michael Douglas in the legendary role of Gordon Gekko. His masterful performance earned him the 1988 Academy Award for Best Actor and the 1988 Golden Globe for Best Dramatic Actor. Douglas managed to embody this iconic figure in popular culture and became the epitome of ’80s greed and greed.
In particular, he will link the successes to his role in The War of the Roses (Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Comedy Actor in 1990) or in the erotic thriller primal instinct (1992), directed by Paul Verhoeven. The film caused a great deal of controversy because of its sexually explicit scenes and compelling plot. Douglas plays detective Nick Curran, who struggles with a psychological manipulation of the character Sharon Stone. primal instinct was a commercial success and cemented Douglas’ reputation as a versatile actor.
Michael Douglas multiplies the roles of the seducer, especially in the film The President and Miss Wade (1995), which earned him another Golden Globe nomination.
January 5, 2001: national release of Traffic Oscar nomination in the US
Michael Douglas starred in the critically acclaimed film: Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, and released in United States theaters on January 5, 2001 (December 27, 2000 for previews in Los Angeles and New York; March 7, 2001 in France). Michael Douglas plays Judge Robert Wakefield, who is faced with the devastating aftermath of the drug war. Her performance was acclaimed and earned her an Oscar nomination. Traffic won multiple awards including Best Picture, cementing Michael Douglas’ position as a talented and committed actor.
Over the decades, Michael Douglas has mesmerized audiences with his unforgettable performances. From its beginnings The streets of San Francisco to his iconic roles in films such as Wall Street etc primal instinctHe left an indelible mark on the history of cinema. His talent and versatility have allowed him to establish himself as one of the most respected actors of his generation.
A career full of rewards because this Tuesday, May 16, 2023, lThe American actor receives the Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 76th film festivalth Cannes Film Festival, this “Who will recognize his brilliant career and dedication to cinema?”, the festival announced on May 3rd. A consecration for Michael Douglas, who has already received the honorary Caesar twice in his entire career, in 1998 and 2016.
