Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Tough Guy And 'Spartacus' Superstar, Dies At 103

With his cleft chin and gritty voice, Douglas was often cast as a troubled tough guy, most famously as the rebellious Roman slave Spartacus. Off-screen, he also led an open revolt against Hollywood's blacklist. In 1994, he told NPR he was proud of that fight: "I think it's one of the good things that I've done in life."

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood Tough Guy And 'Spartacus' Superstar, Dies At 103 With his cleft chin and gritty voice, Douglas was often cast as a troubled tough guy, most famously as the rebellious Roman slave Spartacus. Off-screen, he also led an open revolt against Hollywood's blacklist. In 1994, he told NPR he was proud of that fight: "I think it's one of the good things that I've done in life." Read More You received this message because you're subscribed to Breaking News Alerts emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy