Michael Douglas, son of movie star Kirk Douglas, was born in New Jersey in 1944. He gained fame after starring in the cop show Streets of San Francisco (1972–77). His film career took off shortly after, with starring roles in The China Syndrome (1979), Romancing the Stone (1984) and Wall Street (1987), for which he won an Academy Award. Later films include Fatal Attraction (1987), Basic Instinct (1992) and Wonder Boys (2000). He earned prominent parts later in his career, starring in films such as the Emmy Award-winning Behind the Candelabra (2013), Last Vegas (2013) and Ant-Man (2015). Douglas married actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2000.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Franklin (2024)
Starring as Benjamin Franklin
(8 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: Think of Three Things (May 17, 2024)
- Episode 1x07: Begin by Creeping (May 10, 2024)
- Episode 1x06: Beauty and Folly (May 3, 2024)
- Episode 1x05: The Natural State of Man (Apr 26, 2024)
- Episode 1x04: Small Revenge (Apr 19, 2024)
- Episode 1x03: Pride and Gout (Apr 12, 2024)
- Episode 1x02: Welcome, Mischief (Apr 12, 2024)
- Episode 1x01: Sauce for Prayers (Apr 12, 2024)
Jeopardy! Masters (2023)
Guest starring as Clue Presenter
- Episode 2x03: Games 5 & 6 (May 8, 2024) [Special Guest Star]
What If...? (2021)
Starring as Hank Pym
- Episode 2x02: What If... Peter Quill Attacked Earth's Mightiest Heroes? (Dec 23, 2023)
Guest starring as Hank Pym
- Episode 1x03: What If... The World Lost its Mightiest Heroes? (Aug 25, 2021)
Green Eggs and Ham (2019)
Starring as Guy
(23 episodes)
- Episode 2x10: The Mom Who Loved Me (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x09: On Her Dookess' Secret Service (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x08: The Sam Who Came in From the Cold (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x07: Guyfall (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x06: You Only Mom Twice (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x05: To Yookia With Love (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x04: Three Days of the Mom-dor (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x03: Goldenguy (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x02: Tinker Tailor Mother Spy (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 2x01: The Mom Identity (Apr 8, 2022)
- Episode 1x13: Anywhere (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x12: There (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x11: Boat (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x10: House (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x09: Goat (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x08: Rain (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x07: Mouse (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x06: Box (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x05: Dark (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x04: Fox (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x03: Train (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x02: Car (Nov 8, 2019)
- Episode 1x01: Here (Nov 8, 2019)
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode 5x119: Michael Douglas, Sunny Choi, Victor Montalvo, Ernest (Apr 17, 2024)
- Episode 2x162: Michael Douglas, Yvonne Orji, Ben Platt (Jun 8, 2021)
The Kominsky Method (2018)
Starring as Sandy Kominsky
(22 episodes)
- Episode 3x06: Chapter 22. The fundamental things apply (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 3x05: Chapter 21. Near, far, wherever you are (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 3x04: Chapter 20. The round toes, of the high shoes (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 3x03: Chapter 19. And it's getting more and more absurd (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 3x02: Chapter 18. You only give me your funny paper (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 3x01: Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 2x08: Chapter 16. A Thetan Arrives (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x07: Chapter 15. A Hand Job Is Forgiven (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x06: Chapter 14. A Secret Leaks, a Teacher Speaks (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x05: Chapter 13. A Shenckman Equivocates (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x04: Chapter 12. A Libido Sits in the Fridge (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x03: Chapter 11. An Odd Couple Occurs (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x02: Chapter 10. An Old Flame, an Old Wick (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 2x01: Chapter 9. An Actor Forgets (Oct 25, 2019)
- Episode 1x08: Chapter 8: A Widow Approaches (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x07: Chapter 7: A String Is Attached (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x06: Chapter 6: A Daughter Detoxes (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x05: Chapter 5: An Agent Crowns (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x04: Chapter 4: A Kegel Squeaks (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x03: Chapter 3: A Prostate Enlarges (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x02: Chapter 2: An Agent Grieves (Nov 16, 2018)
- Episode 1x01: Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids (Nov 16, 2018)
GRAND PRIX Driver (2018)
Starring as Narrator
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x04: Shakedown to Break Down (Feb 9, 2018)
- Episode 1x03: Launch Day (Feb 9, 2018)
- Episode 1x02: Built to Fail (Feb 9, 2018)
- Episode 1x01: Change is in the Air (Feb 9, 2018)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2024-07-08: Michael Douglas, Abby Phillip, Antony Starr, Chace Crawford, Colby Minifie (Jul 8, 2024)
- Episode 2018-11-20: Michael Douglas, Ben Sasse (Nov 20, 2018)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2019-08-15: Michael Douglas, Nicole Byer (Aug 15, 2019)
- Episode 2015-04-16: Jenny Lewis, Michael Douglas & Simon Cowell (Apr 16, 2015)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2018-12-03: Michael Douglas, Rufus Wainwright, Nikki Glaspie (Dec 3, 2018)
- Episode 2015-07-13: Michael Douglas, Jim Gaffigan, Nate Ruess (Jul 13, 2015)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2021-05-27: Michael Douglas, Billy Porter, Mustafa (May 27, 2021)
- Episode 2019-10-23: Michael Douglas, Kathryn Hahn, Jenny Lewis (Oct 23, 2019)
- Episode 2015-04-06: Michael Douglas, Kat Dennings, St. Vincent (Apr 6, 2015)
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 11x09: Michael Douglas, Leigh Francis, Michelle Keegan, John Bishop, OneRepublic (Nov 5, 2016)
The Talk (2010)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2018-11-21: Michael Douglas, Carrie Ann Inaba and Constance Marie guest co-host (Nov 21, 2018)
The Graham Norton Show (2007)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode 30x18: Dame Judi Dench, Hugh Jackman, Michael B Jordan, Eugene Levy, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, P!nk (Feb 17, 2023)
- Episode 13x08: Will and Jaden Smith, Michael Douglas, Bradley Cooper, Heather Graham, Selena Gomez (May 24, 2013)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2006-04-28: Michael Douglas, Jenna Fischer (Apr 28, 2006)
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 22x34: Michael Douglas, John Heilemann, Sarah Isgur (Nov 8, 2024)
Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2019-11-19: Michael Douglas, Victoria Beckham, DJ Shadow feat. De La Soul (Nov 19, 2019)
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2x08: Episode 8 (Mar 1, 2003)
Loose Women (1999)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 19x188: 15/07/15 - Laura Bassett, Michael Douglas, Steven Gerrard, Casey Stoney (Jul 15, 2015)
Will & Grace (1998)
Guest starring as Detective Gavin Hatch
- Episode 4x23: Fagel Attraction (Apr 25, 2002) [Special Guest Star]
The View (1997)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode 27x196: Michael Douglas (Jul 10, 2024)
- Episode 27x147: Michael Douglas, Keith Boykin (Apr 16, 2024)
God kveld Norge med Dorthe (1997)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 45x15: Episode 15 (Dec 21, 2019)
Jeopardy! (1984)
Guest starring as Clue Presenter
(2 episodes)
- Episode 40x228: Neilesh Vinjamuri Vs. Wendy Zaballos Vs. Davey Morrison, Show # 9088. (Jul 24, 2024) [Special Guest Star]
- Episode 40x180: Grant DeYoung Vs. Nick Coombs Vs. Rachel Shelton, Show # 9040. (May 17, 2024) [Special Guest Star]
CBS News Sunday Morning (1979)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2024-03-31: Michael Douglas, Rebel Wilson, Hillary Clinton, Malala Yousafzai, Pete Townshend, Martha Stewart (Mar 31, 2024)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(2 episodes)
- Episode S40 Special: Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary (Feb 15, 2015)
- Episode 9x16: Michael Douglas / Deniece Williams (Apr 7, 1984)
AFI Life Achievement Award (1973)
Starring as Host
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2014-06-13: A Tribute to Jane Fonda (Jun 13, 2014)
- Episode 1991-03-07: A Tribute to Kirk Douglas (Mar 7, 1991)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2009-06-11: A Tribute to Michael Douglas (Jun 11, 2009)
The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
Starring as Inspector Steve Keller
(56 episodes)
- Episode 5x06: In Case of Madness (Nov 11, 1976)
- Episode 5x03: Dead or Alive (Oct 21, 1976)
- Episode 5x02: The Thrill Killers (2) (Oct 7, 1976)
- Episode 5x01: The Thrill Killers (1) (Sep 30, 1976)
- Episode 4x19: Judgment Day (Feb 19, 1976)
- Episode 4x18: Underground (Jan 29, 1976)
- Episode 4x17: Requiem for Murder (Jan 22, 1976)
- Episode 4x15: Police Buff (Jan 8, 1976)
- Episode 4x10: Dead Air (Nov 13, 1975)
- Episode 4x05: School of Fear (Oct 9, 1975)
- Episode 4x02: The Glass Dart Board (Sep 18, 1975)
- Episode 4x01: Poisoned Snow (Sep 11, 1975)
- Episode 3x23: Solitaire (Mar 13, 1975)
- Episode 3x21: Asylum (Feb 20, 1975)
- Episode 3x19: The Programming of Charlie Blake (Feb 6, 1975)
- Episode 3x16: Letters from the Grave (Jan 16, 1975)
- Episode 3x15: False Witness (Jan 9, 1975)
- Episode 3x14: Mister Nobody (Dec 19, 1974)
- Episode 3x13: The Twenty-Five Caliber Plague (Dec 12, 1974)
- Episode 3x12: License to Kill (Dec 5, 1974)
- Episode 3x09: Cry Help! (Nov 7, 1974)
- Episode 3x06: One Chance to Live (Oct 17, 1974)
- Episode 3x04: Mask of Death (Oct 3, 1974)
- Episode 3x02: The Most Deadly Species (Sep 19, 1974)
- Episode 3x01: One Last Shot (Sep 12, 1974)
- Episode 2x22: Rampage (Feb 28, 1974)
- Episode 2x19: A String of Puppets (Feb 7, 1974)
- Episode 2x17: Blockade (Jan 24, 1974)
- Episode 2x16: Chapel of the Damned (Jan 17, 1974)
- Episode 2x15: Commitment (Jan 3, 1974)
- Episode 2x13: Winterkill (Dec 13, 1973)
- Episode 2x09: The Twenty-Four Karet Plague (Nov 8, 1973)
- Episode 2x07: Harem (Oct 25, 1973)
- Episode 2x06: The Stamp of Death (Oct 18, 1973)
- Episode 2x04: Before I Die (Oct 4, 1973)
- Episode 2x03: For the Love of God (Sep 27, 1973)
- Episode 2x01: A Wrongful Death (Sep 13, 1973)
- Episode 1x26: The Unicorn (Apr 5, 1973)
- Episode 1x25: Shattered Image (Mar 22, 1973)
- Episode 1x23: Beyond Vengeance (Mar 8, 1973)
- Episode 1x21: Trail of the Serpent (Feb 22, 1973)
- Episode 1x20: Deadline (Feb 15, 1973)
- Episode 1x19: A Room with a View (Feb 8, 1973)
- Episode 1x18: A Collection of Eagles (Feb 1, 1973)
- Episode 1x17: The Set-Up (Jan 25, 1973)
- Episode 1x16: Act of Duty (Jan 18, 1973)
- Episode 1x15: Deathwatch (Jan 13, 1973)
- Episode 1x13: Bitter Wine (Dec 23, 1972)
- Episode 1x12: The Bullet (Dec 16, 1972)
- Episode 1x10: The Takers (Dec 2, 1972)
- Episode 1x07: Hall of Mirrors (Nov 4, 1972)
- Episode 1x06: Tower Beyond Tragedy (Oct 28, 1972)
- Episode 1x04: 45 Minutes from Home (Oct 7, 1972)
- Episode 1x03: The First Day of Forever (Sep 30, 1972)
- Episode 1x02: The Thirty-Year Pin (Sep 23, 1972)
- Episode 1x01: The Streets of San Francisco (Sep 16, 1972)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Guest starring as Co-Host
(2 episodes)
- Episode 15x99: Jan. 29, 1976 (Jan 29, 1976)
- Episode 15x95: Jan. 26, 1976 (Jan 26, 1976)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 15x127: Mar 9, 1976 (Mar 9, 1976)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
(13 episodes)
- Episode 2013-02-24: The 85th Annual Academy Awards (Feb 24, 2013)
- Episode 2012-02-26: The 84th Annual Academy Awards (Feb 26, 2012)
- Episode 2009-02-22: The 81st Annual Academy Awards (Feb 22, 2009)
- Episode 2003-03-23: The 75th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 23, 2003)
- Episode 2001-03-25: The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (Mar 25, 2001)
- Episode 1997-03-24: The 69th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 24, 1997)
- Episode 1992-03-30: The 64th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 30, 1992)
- Episode 1991-03-25: The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (Mar 25, 1991)
- Episode 1989-03-29: The 61st Annual Academy Awards (Mar 29, 1989)
- Episode 1988-04-11: The 60th Annual Academy Awards (Apr 11, 1988)
- Episode 1987-03-30: The 59th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 30, 1987)
- Episode 1985-03-25: The 57th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 25, 1985)
- Episode 1976-03-29: The 48th Annual Academy Awards (Mar 29, 1976)
Today (1952)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2024-04-16: Michael Douglas, George Takei, Amy Ryan (Apr 16, 2024)
The Emmy Awards (1949)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2019-09-22: The 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 2019 (Sep 22, 2019)
Golden Globe Awards (1944)
Guest starring as Michael Douglas
- Episode 2021-02-28: The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2021 (Feb 28, 2021)
Crew Credits
The Kominsky Method (2018)
Show crew as Executive Producer
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x01: Chapter 17. In all the old familiar places (May 28, 2021)
- Episode 1x01: Chapter 1: An Actor Avoids (Nov 16, 2018)
Air Crash Investigation (2003)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 4x07: Out of Sight (May 27, 2007)
- Episode 3x08: Death and Denial (Nov 2, 2005)
Starman (1986)
Show crew as Executive Producer
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x22: The Test (May 2, 1987)
- Episode 1x20: Starscape, Part I (Apr 4, 1987)
- Episode 1x01: The Return (Sep 19, 1986)