Actor Kirk Douglas and his son actor Michael Douglas in the audience at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Michael Douglas in Culver City, CA, June 11, 2009.In an interview with Jess Cagle and Julia Cunningham of "The Jess Cagle Show," the "Franklin" star opened up about his dad, who was known for films including "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," "Spartacus" and "The Final Countdown.
"You weren't affected by all the stuff like a lot of people who never come in before so that was a big advantage," he added. "I think the disadvantage is I remember earlier on as an actor where you're trying to create your own identity and they're all saying, 'Oh, that looks just like your father. Oh my God, you sound just like your father.' Well thank you very much.
While the comments from others of Michael Douglas resembling his father were usually meant as a compliment, the Academy Award winner said it did come with its own set of challenges for him when it came to finding his own identity as an actor. Cameron Douglas, Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas attend the ceremony honoring Michael Douglas with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA, Nov. 06, 2018."You're sort of feeling like, 'Well, who am I?'" he said.
"Kirk's life was well lived, and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come," Michael Douglas said.
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