Michael Douglas

A legendary actor with over fifty celebrated years of film, television acting and producing experience, Michael Douglas is known for his era-defining roles, dedicated public service and enduring cultural impact.

Since his earliest acting work in HAIL,HERO! and THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO, Douglas has played some of the most memorable and enigmatic American anti-heroes of the last half century. His is a prolific producer of politically relevant and socially influential motion pictures like ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST and THE CHINA SYNDORME. He is most known for his critically and commercially acclaimed films FATAL ATTRACTION, THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT, BASIC INSTINCT, TRAFFIC, WALL STREET, ROMANCING THE STONE and the HBO's BEHIND THE CANDELABRA. In his next role, he will portray Benjamin Franklin during his year in France in an upcoming limited series for Apple TV.

With a passion for complex protagonists and darkly humorous undercurrents, Douglas has received numerous accolades for his work including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, AFI Life Achievement Award, two French Cesar Awards for Career Achievement and, most recently, the Palme d'Or d'Honneur for lifetime achievement at the 76th Festival de Cannes.

In addition to his career accomplishments, Douglas has remained a steadfast public servant, activist and philanthropist dedicated to peace and human welfare. In 1998, former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan appointed Douglas as a United Nations Messenger of Peace for his commitment on disarmament issues, including nuclear non-proliferation and halting the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. In this capacity, his public stand on disarmament plays an important role in focusing public awareness on the United Nations' efforts to strengthen global peace and security.

He also supports the work of several organizations dedicated to democracy-building, disarmament and non-proliferation, including Represent Us, Everytown for Gun Safety, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the Ploughshares Fund and Nuclear Threat Initiative. Douglas remains committed to efforts to restore bipartisan collaboration and trust in democratic institutions, and frequently works with advocacy organizations and individuals to bring awareness to these causes. In 2015, he was awarded the Genesis Prize as part of his contributions to cinema and his commitment to humanitarian causes.