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Celebrating award-winning actor Michael Douglas’ 78th birthday

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Published Sep. 25, 2022, 5:40 a.m. ET
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Michael Douglas and his actor father Kirk on the set of "Cast a Giant Shadow."
Michael Douglas and his actor father Kirk on the set of “Cast a Giant Shadow” in 1965.
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Michael Douglas is visited by his father actor Kirk Douglas on the set of "Hail, Hero" -- Douglas' first feature film credit in 1969.
Michael Douglas is visited by his father actor Kirk Douglas on the set of “Hail, Hero” — Douglas’ first feature film credit in 1969.
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Michael Douglas and Karl Malden pose for "The Streets of San Francisco" in 1975.
Michael Douglas and Karl Malden pose for “The Streets of San Francisco” in 1975.
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Michael Douglas, Saul Zaentz, Milos Forman, Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher at the 1976 Oscars.
Michael Douglas won Best Picture for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at the 1976 Academy Awards.
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Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda and Hector Salas in 'The China Syndrome.'
Michael Douglas, Jane Fonda and Hector Salas in “The China Syndrome” in 1979.
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Michael Douglas and Jill Clayburgh in "It's My Turn" in 1980.
Michael Douglas and Jill Clayburgh in “It’s My Turn” in 1980.
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Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas on the set of Wall Street in 1987.
Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas on the set of Wall Street in 1987.
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Cher and Michael Douglas with their Oscar Awards in 1988. Douglas won Best Actor for his second Academy Award.
Cher and Michael Douglas with their Oscar Awards in 1988. Douglas won Best Actor for his second Academy Award.
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Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone in "Basic Instinct' in 1992.
Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone in “Basic Instinct’ in 1992.
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Director Rob Reiner and Michael Douglas on the set of "The American President" in 1995.
Director Rob Reiner and Michael Douglas on the set of “The American President” in 1995.
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Michael Douglas and Robert Downey Jr in "Wonder Boys."
Michael Douglas and Robert Downey Jr in “Wonder Boys” in 2000.
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Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones have two children together, Dylan (now 22) and Carys (now 19) pictured at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones have two children together, Dylan (now 22) and Carys (now 19) pictured at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
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Michael Douglas rings the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell to Promote "Ant-Man" at New York Stock Exchange on July 13, 2015 in New York City.
Michael Douglas rings the New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell to Promote “Ant-Man” at New York Stock Exchange on July 13, 2015 in New York City.
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