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).
Emmys 2020: H.E.R. Covers Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U' for Emotional In Memoriam Performance (Video)
justjared.comH.E.R. is honoring those we lost in 2020. The 23-year-old singer took the stage during the 2020 Emmy Awards for the In Memoriam performance on Sunday evening (September 20). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of H.E.R. During the performance, H.E.R. gave an emotional cover of Prince‘s song “Nothing Compares 2 U.” Stars remembered during the In Memoriam included Regis Philbin, Naya Rivera, Fred Willard, Jerry Stiller, James Lipton, Buck Henry, Iam Holm, Brian Dennehy, Honor Blackman, Max von Sydow, Kirk Douglas, and Chadwick Boseman among others.
Due to time constraints, the Emmys didn’t include all those we lost in the tribute. You can see the full “In Memoriam” tribute on their website.
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