Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist and author. After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck.
Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films. Douglas was known for his explosive acting style, which he displayed as a criminal defense attorney in Town Without Pity (1961).
2020 Emmys ‘In Memoriam’ didn’t include Kobe Bryant, Nick Cordero and Kelly Preston
foxnews.comWhile the Emmys is a celebratory night for TV's biggest shows and stars, the ceremony also takes a moment to reflect on all the people we've lost over the past year in entertainment.
On Sunday's ceremony, musical artist H.E.R. performed a rendition of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" while playing the piano and guitar.
Throughout the song, photos of stars like Chadwick Boseman, Naya Rivera, Regis Philbin and Kirk Douglas were displayed in a montage, but fans were quick to point out on Twitter how disappointed they were that Kobe Bryant, Nick Cordero and Kelly Preston weren't included.
While Bryant wasn't an actor, he was an entertainment icon and appeared on numerous TV shows during his career. Plus, the ceremony took place in the Staples.
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