MICHAEL KIRK DOUGLAS

American actor and producer. Removed in the role of the romantic and brave heroes. The fame of the actor brought the TV series "The Streets of San Francisco" (1972-1976). Played in the movie "Romancing the Stone" (1984), "The Pearl of the Nile" (1985), "Wall Street" (1987 Award "Oscar"), "Fatal Attraction" (1987), "Basic Instinct" (1992) "I've had enough" (1993), "Disclosure" (1994), etc. Producer of films included in the "golden fund" of world cinema, "The China Syndrome" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. " Producer co-owner of the company "Mercury-Douglas-Film. "

"Erotic Playboy," which looks at women with trepidation, was born in one of the famous Hollywood families. His father, Issur Danilovich Demsky, the son of a Jewish immigrant from Russia, is known throughout the world under the creative pseudonym Kirk Douglas. In 1943 he married a descendant of an aristocratic family actress Diana Dill, and September 25, 1944 they had a son, Michael. When my mother told me about the early years of her son, she remembered the first episode of the expulsion of its 14-year old scion of the school. Decided to get rid of him, because the presence of young Lovelace too worried about the female half of the school.

As a typical representative of the "golden youth" Michael was in no hurry to do something creative. He got a bike and some time spent in the commune of hippies. "We played a memorable comedy costumes and decorated penises made of papier-mache. Not a week passed without celebration. We made love without guilt. We spent all night long, building his own world. It was the most wonderful time of my life. This is not repeated" . Company Michael Douglas were then no less famous hippie: Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Oliver Stone.

But exhorting parents finally took effect, and Michael joined the acting faculty of the University of California. In 1972, he began acting in TV series "The Streets of San Francisco. " For four years, the film of his face became familiar to millions of Americans. Michael played a young, novice detective Steve Keller, and like all not only acting, but also the extraordinary courage. Machine, rushing for criminals at full speed, he ran himself, not yielding to an experienced backup. He himself has learned to work on the computer, like a real programmer, when it demanded that the circumstances of the plot.

In 1975 Michael decided to try his hand at producing career.

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He knew that his father owns the film rights to Ken Kesey novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. " But the years passed, and Kirk was unable to play McMurphy. Not easily able to persuade his father to Michael on this role and give it to Nicholson . . .

Douglass, Jr. , won a brilliant victory, prompting admiration and envy: the tape has been awarded four "Oscars". In his autobiography, "Son of a scavenger," Kirk wrote: "With this film I made more money than my entire acting career. But I would have agreed to return every single penny, if only I could play this role. " Kirk would have had to return $ 130 million . . .

The next success was the "China Syndrome", marked by five "Oscars".

In Washington during the inauguration of U. S. President Jimmy Carter saw Michael Douglas in the lobby, the daughter of a Spanish diplomat on the 18-year-old beauty Diandru Luker and at first sight in love with her. Landmark meeting took place on 20 January 1977. "It was like a penny novel. She stood in the snow-white dress and looked like a Madonna by Botticelli. " The first night Michael Douglas and Diandra become inseparable pair, and only nine days later, a young man in love has made her an offer. The wedding took place in six weeks.

The people had gathered enough. All came to see the "crazy" and Michael is even more "abnormal" Diandru. In their marriage strong no one believed.

The bride was not easy. "I was young and thought I could fit in, - said Diandra. - But very soon realized that I could not adapt. Too big differences were between us . . . "

Without hesitation, they decided to leave.

Michael plunged into work on the role in the movie "Romancing the Stone" . . . After a short respite - a new film, continuing romance with the stone, the movie "Pearl of the Nile", and then - "War in the Rose family. "

And beside all the pictures was Kathleen Turner. They quarreled and made up. He threatened her with a fine of $ 25 million if it will not execute it signed a contract, and Kathleen felt that the screenplay written by "left foot" . . . And there was talk that they were "romantically engaged" . . . The actress said: "Michael Douglas is living for the excitement and appeal of heart . . . He was so hungry and crazy in bed, that I do not even gasping. "

Time passed, and Michael Douglas said: "I will always be in front of her in a great debt . . . "

But all of a sudden Michael did in his life turn, they were amazed all who knew him.

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Deciding to arrange your personal life, he returned to Diandre.

"I realized what was the secret of our parting - admitted Michael. - I've been very busy with work, and Diandra tried to find himself. We're both to blame, and I'm glad that it is also recognized. "

However, Diandre more than once had to have a sense of jealousy when she learned about the affair her husband. In 1993 Diandra again filed for divorce. Michael also proclaimed himself the "insane" and went for treatment because of his "sexual activity" in a special clinic. "I - the sex monster, unfamiliar with the measure and goal. My feelings control me and do not tolerate any resistance. If I was seized with the desire, I am powerless to resist him. " During the year, loving wife belonged only to Michael. Diandra once sadly remarked: "I am confident that in the sixty-Michael will run a 20-year-old girls. " Their marriage is still broke. Diandra was never able to come to terms with the many novels of her husband.

Douglas was a triumph for 1987, when the audience were represented by just two of his roles - in "Fatal Attraction" and "Wall Street". "Fatal Attraction" - intense, sometimes frightening and beautifully shot film - gave impetus to the development of the genre of erotic thriller. Directed by Adrian Lane made no secret that the reputation of Douglas, as one of the most sexy men in Hollywood, was decisive for him. It was Douglas with his incredible charm men had become an excuse "madness" that makes one woman to sleep with him. In spite of this, Douglas played a weak rather than strong hero. Only the threat of death prompted him to action.

In "Wall Street" Douglas was simply irresistible in the role of grip, unscrupulous businessman from Wall Street. This picture brought him "Oscar" for best actor of the year.

His co-star was an actress with a strong personality, whose names are well known throughout the world: Jane Fonda, Kathleen Turner, Melanie Griffith, Sharon Stone.

In 1992, American screens appeared the film "Basic Instinct" director Paul Verhoeven. The main male role was played by Michael Douglas. The picture caused a storm of protests - first of all because of passionate sex scenes. It was suggested that even cut some of them.

Michael Douglas has decided to add fuel to the raging fire and said: "I really like the fact that, watch a movie" Basic Instinct, "viewers will wonder - did they do this or not .

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Noise that has been raised around the picture, given the possibility of its creators feel that they missed their target . . .

In Hollywood, Michael Douglas has a reputation as "an erotic Playboy" and argue that the emotional nature of it is overly sexy, is subject to a fatal passion, seeks passionate love every minute. But recognize that he is too picky and prefer intimate contact only with those women who arouse him not only an insurmountable physical passion, but a deep emotion . . .

Michael Douglas admits that worships the beautiful and talented women. For him, they are sacred.

"I really believe that they are superior beings - he said. - Because they can give life and raise their children without the presence of men. I look at them with awe . . . "

When he worked with Jane Fonda on the film "China Syndrome", she won his heart his hard work. "In life, never met a man or woman, who one day could make more than she . . . " - Says Douglas.

Melanie Griffith charmed him with her sharp contrasts. He was forced to admit that "she has a tenacity that balances its vulnerability. It has a brilliant response . . . " The very same actress believes that in all situations, Michael is still "well, just wonderful . . . "

Sharon Stone was able to prove once again that she is subject all - "modesty, warmth and sex appeal, as required by the shooting . . . " Sexy babe also saw it as "very sensitive knight . . . " In his arms, "it is impossible to resist coming from him excitation. "

Co-owner of his kinofirmu Susan Brandy noted that he was "a gentleman with inexhaustible energy and refined manners. "

And what she said while Diandra Douglas, known today in the documentary film your movies? Michael participation in the movie "Basic Instinct" did not cause protest, not shocked, not shocked Diandru?

"If my husband was a gynecologist - she said - it all day would be looking at naked women. I do not know me would have liked it . . . profession of Michael - the game. He may have his reasons for choosing certain roles . I've never tried to dissuade him from something that he wanted to do . . . "

Michael Douglas has decided to play cop Nick Curran in "Basic Instinct" for several reasons: to prove that he has not lost its masculine appeal, and feel the thrill of new unusual role and get the money. He was paid $ 15 million per game in the movie.

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The desire to play a cop actor was so great that he agreed to take a special course of starvation. Losing weight by 25 pounds, he could without embarrassment to appear in explicit scenes.

By Michael Douglas, who wanted to make a hot sexy picture, later said that "the sex scenes have to be planned very accurately. A reflection of this physiological act on the screen requires a great deal of professionalism . . . The feeling of nudity and quickly turns into a dull routine. I do not know a single actor that would be experienced at the site are sexually excited. But as a performer, I'm doing everything to make these scenes on the screen seemed to be as erotic. "

Son of Michael and Diandry, little Cameron, suffered from the role of Douglas in "Basic Instinct". When his father tried to explain to him that everything is a game, and if the film shoot and kill, then in fact no one dies, it is reasonable to Cameron retorted: "But it's not real bullets and fake blood. And you kiss and sleep with women truly. "

This man was lucky talisman for many actresses. Glenn Close has become a star when she appeared with Michael in "Fatal Attraction. " Kathleen Turner talk about after "Romancing the Stone", Sharon Stone, before this decade starred in Hollywood, ascended to Olympus cinema, starring in "Basic Instinct" . . .

Michael Douglas has often been asked what he was guided by when your attention stops on a particular project.

"The fact is - he replied - I really do not understand many of my internal drives. I do not analyze his actions, I live on a whim. Several years ago, suddenly realized that I have seen a huge desire to gamble. I love risk . . .

Age does not scare me. My father in his seventies, but he still glances at the girls. With great pleasure I would have made a film about a young girl feels the attraction of a man who is much older than her. Is not that interesting? "

His mansion, built in the shape of the castle of Santa Barbara, has eight bedrooms, which offer beautiful views of the azure waters of the ocean. Still there is a comfortable apartment in New York and a house in Spain, as well as debts that Michael Douglas has to pay . . .

Michael Douglas - the eldest of four sons, Kirk Douglas - not only entered the family business, but it could well "spin. " First and foremost, he is grateful for all his women: "I love them and I feel very comfortable among them .

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