Actor Kirk Douglas turns 96 today. He was nominated for three Oscar’s during his career for ” Champion” “The Bad and The Beautiful” and “Lust for Life” His most famous role was “Spartacus” I think my favourite Douglas performance was as Vincent Van Gogh in “Lust For Life” which was a wonderful film. Kirk Douglas is the last of the great stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age that is still living. His son Michael followed his fathers footsteps and has had a notable career.