He received numerous awards and accolades, including several Academy Award nominations, an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement, an AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Golden Globe Award for Spartacus.
One of his most prized recognitions was the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded to him in 1981 by President Jimmy Carter.
“Kirk Douglas is a man of film and a man of conscience. He has strengthened the American motion picture by taking on challenging roles, and he has strengthened America itself by taking on injustices. His courageous stand against the blacklist helped to restore freedom to Hollywood, and his humanitarian efforts have touched the lives of thousands.”
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Academy Nominations:
Golden Globe Awards
Presidential Medal of Freedom (1981) – One of the highest civilian honors in the U.S., awarded by President Jimmy Carter
AFI Life Achievement Award (1991) – Recognizing his contributions to American cinema
Kennedy Center Honors (1994) – Celebrating his lifetime achievements in the arts
Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards
Hollywood Walk of Fame – Star at 6263 Hollywood Blvd
French Legion of Honor (1985, 1990) – Knight and later Officer rank
National Medal of Arts (2001) – Presented by President George W. Bush
The Douglas Foundation
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