Kirk Douglas Salutes Michael Douglas at 2009 AFI Life Achievement Award

Kirk Douglas speaks at the 37th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Michael Douglas.
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[@mdrasedulhoque992]

Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas is the most legendary father-son duo of Hollywood ever

[@carlocruz4814]

Is there another great duo?

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

@@carlocruz4814 probably not as legendary as Kirk (RIP) & Michael, but two pairs that spring to mind are Martin & Charlie Sheen and Donald & Kiefer Sutherland. Oh and theres Jerry (RIP) & Ben Stiller.

[@rakhibisht9324]

@@carlocruz4814 Clint Eastwood and Scott Eastwood

[@stormbringercoming8105]

Major league kooze hounds.

[@sinnexit7450]

The passing of Kirk Douglas marks the end of an era, of the glamour, star-quality and Golden Age of film-making. An era the likes of which will likely never return.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

Which is the saddest thing of all.

[@Prellium]

It's not quite over, Olivia de Havilland is still alive and also 103. RIP Kirk.

[@ritahorvath8207]

Rest in peace, Kirk Douglas.

[@ElizaDolittle]

@PalePinkGeneticAnnihilationTY HeroinFentanylOpioids She was definitely raped by a 'very powerful actor' - but she never named who it was. Robert Downey Jr. perpetuated the rumor that the actor was Kirk Douglas and he eventually removed the comment. As long as it is just a rumor we have no way of knowing who it was. Joan Collins was very close friends with Kirk Douglas AND Natalie Wood - and is still very close with Wood's children. She claims she never heard such a story or even a suspicion about it being Kirk Douglas. I admire Kirk Douglas and will celebrate him until I hear - beyond a reasonable doubt - that he was that "very powerful actor."

[@toniaalex276]

@@Prellium Actually i heard about three years ago that Olivia de Haviland had turned 100!!! Indeed.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

That was so moving when kirk said he was proud of Michael and Michael got teary eyed... :(

[@richardmell299]

I can't argue with that very moving.

[@kevinmiller1985]

@@richardmell299 Agreed. Both men are living legends.

[@Hi-sz2br]

Memoeies

[@katochnr]

Michael mentioned in an interview recently that Kirk hardly praised him. No wonder it was overwhelming for him to get this validation in front of all!

[@lfh.8545]

Indeed.

[@dejanmrsic3465]

one of the last giants of hollywood

[@shariwilliams8343]

Also Sean Connery,, Rip 😪

[@mageshwill]

Sidney poitier is still leaving

[@Ignts1993]

Damn... I couldn't avoid drop a tear. A father telling to his son how proud is he from him, the best words that a son can hear... :')

[@Apaleutos24]

Seeing Michael's face when Kirk said: "I am very proud for my son Michael..." made me cry..

[@stokez1337]

Michael's facial expression at 3:00 is so overwhelming

[@jamesagwe2981]

3:00

[@ArunKumar-ym3hq]

😭

[@rogerkincaid931]

We have lost a Hollywood legend, but it's now up to us to preserve his legacy.

[@johndoyle2429]

Yes. But it will be hard.

[@asrabelo7435]

The Legend has die today at 103 years. RIP The one, the only Mr. Kirk Douglas🙏🏻

[@jon122569]

This guy has the kind of humour I hope I have the rest of my life. He is a class act.

[@cborkhataria]

Did anyone else cry like a baby watching this? So lovely.

[@Chalor.]

It's pretty universal that there's nothing sadder and more touching than a very old man talking.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

I cried when I heard of his passing.

[@nonymous590]

R.I.P Natalie Woods

[@deborahbushard425]

RIP Natalie Wood

[@alleespach]

@@nonymous590 Tell that to Christopher Walken, he's still alive!

[@patricialangeveld5269]

A father that is so proud of his son... that touches my heart

[@Wikingking]

I don't know if it is edited on purpose, but one thing is sure: as a father, you could never EVER make your son happier than when you say you're proud of him! So fathers and father wannabes out there, don't you EVER forget to say to your sons that you are proud of them! 5 words can mean the world for them. Just look at MD: in that moment, he felt more honoured and blessed than a mere AFI LAA, or Academy Award could ever make him. And he is a successful and recognized 'old' man. Still, nothing can be compared to the feeling when your father says those important 5 words. So go for it!

[@Wikingking]

Sorry for being narrow-minded, but as a man I focused on the father-son topic. Yes, of course, parents should always give positive feedback to their children, if they want to raise mentally healthy descedants. Thanks for your correction :)

[@delanoseagraves7196]

+Gábor Szabó Absolute truth.

[@douglasdaniels6653]

+Gábor Szabó   So true. Unfortunately for me, my father was unable to say those words to me, no matter how hard I tried to be successful. "This is my son, in whom I am well pleased." Oh, how I would have loved to hear those words come out of his mouth.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

But he's 103 now.

[@mrfrank4583]

Gábor Szabó very well stated! Yes, too often we voice our criticism but fail to voice praise...

[@ellierfromthebronx4531]

Seeing the tears well up in Michael's eyes makes me cry too...may Kirk Douglas rest in peace...

[@austinochido3247]

Kirk Douglas is a pioneer of classic Hollywood, I'm attending the school where he first started acting and let me say it is an honor to even walk the same halls he, Lauren Bacall, Grace Kelly and many others have walked!

[@balerjohnson3099]

Wow..Kirk was 92 at the time of this taping..he is 97 today. What an historic talent. Michael certainly inherited his fathers talent and is also one of the great actors of my lifetime.

[@jide2946]

102 now

[@kevinmiller1985]

Wonder if Michael will make it to 100?

[@madfoxnatureman9774]

He'll be 103 next month

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@Tahsin Hafiz 103 now, he's a living miracle.

[@Brian-rk5zs]

@@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212 Not anymore 😩

[@AoOniTV]

This genuinely made me weep

[@georgeclooney1293]

me too

[@natalieps2387]

When he said he was so proud of michael and michael teared up that was so heart warming. I'm sure starting out it was hard to be in the shadow of a film titan like Kirk douglas. Both are legends . I cant think of a father son duo this talented. True greats . Every man desires his dad to say they are proud of them particularly an actor as big as Kirk Douglas and as I said michael started in his shadow

[@TheCaulfield1]

You can really tell that Michael absolutely ADORES his Dad so so much!!

[@Alice0s]

Yeah. Poor Michael. It must have been heartbreaking for him to loose his father (two years already)😢

[@Mst3kfan1994]

Watch Michael's expressions change: From slightly humored - 0:46 To utterly touched and tearful - 3:01

[@mishkakviriashvili6395]

I don't know man, i probably have seen only 3 movies of Michael and 3 movies of Kirk but i think i just love that family, every time i see Kirk i just cry : )))

[@Armyan1988]

Kirk is a legend! God bless him, 97 and still doing it!

[@damianlatimer9483]

Armyan1988 he's 101

[@albertoiglesias7942]

102

[@tfrizzle3444]

103

[@1bottlejackdaniels]

today is december 9th 2016 - happy 100th birthday, mr. Douglas! ...i'm glad i grew up with your movies and my alltime-favorite is "the vikings" (1958) ...cheers, dear Spartacus!

[@rolromper6844]

Wow, Kirk Douglas....A living legend!!!!!!

[@benwasserman8223]

Rol Romper And he’s STILL living at 102

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@benwasserman8223 103.

[@icantcomeupwithausername1941]

Wow this man was born in ww1 1916

[@cleander97]

Me too numbskull.

[@johnnymoraes23]

He's a living legend.

[@stephenherron8780]

And he’s wife is over 100 years of age too!!!

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@stephenherron8780 Check actor Norman Lloyd, was born in 1914, still alive and kicking, he looks like he's 70... he's gonna be 105 in november.

[@Der1Einzige]

Alfredo Di Stéfano Laulhé No he looks 90-95 but Douglas’s look fits to his age I believe..

[@mlpp3621]

Just heard the sad news about Kirk Douglas true legend rip to his loving family xxxxxx

[@okechfredrick5421]

Rip grand pa kirk Douglas,at least we got Michael Douglas your son to keep your legacy going Regards from uganda

[@jonesy22k]

he is not only a legend of not only stage and screen, but a hero to millions who have suffered a debilitating stroke, a man who makes your life look very VERY small, he is spartacus, he is doc holiday, he is Einar, a man who has seen some of the greatest moments in human history and left his mark upon the fabric of each of our lives through his legacy and influence.... that is who 'this fucking old man' is

[@cindybuffington7228]

Bless that dear man's heart! Michael is so lucky and hope he can do movies like into his father's age.

[@lolo-ls2io]

I see this video ten times maybe，wonderful Kirk Douglas

[@ridcomics9364]

100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He made it! Keep going Kirk another 100 cheers mate.

[@magicpen6666]

This is so touching, and perhaps a tad painful because the stroke has in many ways left Kirk a shadow of his former self. But this is always an example of true father son love in Hollywood. Between these two, the entire history of modern American cinema can be mapped and recorded. And there is love there too. The look of admiration in Kirk's eyes, the look in Michael's as he is receiving his father's salute just as he had done for him eighteen years earlier. It really is quite touching.

[@azizluther9941]

Is this Will Smith and Jaden 50 years from now?

[@magicpen6666]

not likely haha

[@usfanlovesminho5085]

+Alessandro Montenegro I doubt it. LOL

[@PusoPimpOVER9000]

In retrospect in a bittersweet kinda way the stroke has made him all the more inspiring though. Who'd of thought at 79 when he'd had the stroke that he had so much life left in him...23 years and counting. I don't think you make it that far at his age if you haven't found ways to enjoy life

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@PusoPimpOVER9000 Kirk was so well spoken before his stroke just look for interviews of him before 1996. Still great speech with all the crap he had to go through.

[@DaniEzze]

I think Kirk thought the clapping was like the equivalent of the music playing in the middle of a speech, so he left, I would've loved to keep hearing him talk.

[@delaatstev8]

+Roberto Llanto i thought it was very rude of the audience to start clapping while he was speaking :(

[@mdteletom1288]

I thought it seemed awkward too. I believe he had more to say.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

He left because he had nothing more to say after saying love to his son.

[@johnsonriviera9834]

I think he was going to get emotional honestly, that era of men didn't show emotion

[@lisaherrera23]

Kirk and Michael Douglas are two beautiful Spirits. GOD bless them all their families.

[@ImnotNorm]

he still walk straight too

[@bobbyrossfella3248]

Both Michael & Kirk literally made it to the top of their craft in their respective eras. Cant think of another parent/child combo who had as much success and acclaim as these two.

[@KitchenFoyle]

A legendary actor who’s son couldn’t be more worthy of his father’s pride.

[@eharper7]

Kirk Douglas is so cute! Ughhh, I'm gonna start crying!!! He's so proud of Michael!!! 😭😭😭

[@jeanninehochet]

Thank you for posting this video. What a legend Kirk Douglas is, and Michael too. I love Michael's reaction when his father tells him how proud he is of him. Brings tears to my eyes.

[@johnbarry0076]

Kirk Douglas a real man.

[@meryldepp]

Oh god.. Michael was tearful.. I could just cry too.. You know , Kirk was still really good for his 94 years but it still makes me so sad.. remembering him so young and funny in the very old movies.. very intense speech.. And I take my hat off to both of the Douglas xx

[@KandovMichael]

Happy Birthday KIrk Douglas. 97 years old!

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

102

[@crysb5099]

Alfredo Di Stéfano Laulhé - I was about to say 102 and in a few months 103. Insane

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@crysb5099 Few months at those ages are a lot of months, lol. Let the guy enjoy his 102 summer holidays.

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@crysb5099 He made to 103, he's a living miracle. Always love to him.

[@crysb5099]

Alfredo Di Stéfano Laulhé - lol he made it. I can’t imagine how he must feel

[@tonydigital6017]

Kirk really knows how to make you cry, doesn't he? I love when legends are appreciated with standing applause

[@FabioPrato]

2 great actors who have entertained the world for decades. When actors had class. People you could look up to. Today 2019 there aren't many people to look up to. Thank you for the great films movies and tv shows. Great memories

[@jodemarc3765]

Hard to believe that Kirk Douglas is 101 years young now..... Talent runs in that family!

[@johnkraken2134]

kirk douglas....a true megastar.....thankyou...mr.douglas..

[@davehyde6207]

The best compliment a father could give his son...

[@christinaeap703]

such class...even at 93!!

[@Donlidon]

That look killed me 3:02

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

¡Hala Madrid!

[@didisolo2178]

me too, theres no acting this is true love!

[@darthmarticusLFC]

He was 92 then, and now 102 and still kicking it. Respect

[@dimaltabuni4002]

When the father said proud to his son that was the best part and moment. Its the blood connection you can't lie and denied that

[@moow950]

A father and a son...loving each other...so touching 😘

[@emiliareyes2515]

To be honored by your father in front of many people makes this more meaningful and special to Michael

[@williamcap2236]

103 and still going amazing ! My favorite movie is a tie between In harms way & the final countdown.

[@nickdennison5608]

What a man ..watched this over 10 yrs ago and still touched .fantastic man ,and to build 400 play areas fir kids to stay out of trouble ,on his own as the government wouldn't do it . One of a kind .rest you deserve it👏👏🙏

[@paulbaker1505]

On a kirk Douglas marathon. My god this was a great human.. As van gogh he was on a different level. Was mesmerising. But spartacus. Jesus. RIP you legend.

[@annakowalska9935]

Kirk Douglas a true legend,an amazing,very talented actor.He gone but he will lives on in his movies and will never be forgotten.RIP

[@lauralunaazul]

Ohhh, so sweet!!! "My son, Michael", Michael stars cryng ...with love

[@hansnotgruber3326]

I tough Christopher Lee was the oldest actor still alive... Kirk Douglas is now 98 years old!!! Wery touching :)

[@marcobeast1]

Hans Lindvard Tryterud Christopher lee and Betty white were born the same year :)

[@VoodooChile69]

102 now

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@VoodooChile69 103.

[@skillfuldabest]

And now he died. RIP

[@alfredodistefanolaulhe2212]

@@skillfuldabest RIP

[@Blofeld811]

Legend. See the effort he is taking despite physical difficulties

[@Davidlp70]

When Michael's eyes welled up with tears... I lost it.

[@vigilante23]

I love Spartacus and Paths of Glory.

[@4-dman464]

"Me, too old? I could play that part right now!" What a great spirit Kirk Douglas was and with a sharp wit to the end. And sad that I just wrote "was" and not "is." Replay any number of Kirk Douglas films and you can reverse that "was" to an "IS" again: he'll jump right off the screen at you.

[@MyNaday]

R.I.P. Kirk....We are all proud about your distinguished son....and he is proud of you..

[@jeandellagjianni3548]

wow Kirk... you`re something else.. God bless you for telling it from the heart. you have a great spirit, your son inherited it also.!

[@joshtj44]

wow a beautiful moment...I'm choked up myself...I love my Michael Douglas and all the great work he's done.

[@j.sanchez2538]

He lived a mighty long fruitful life to the fullest.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip to a great actor Kirk Douglas we still miss you

[@bratrat]

One legend honoring another; most important, a father homoring his son. Love you, Kirk & Michael!

[@c.joyceb.8991]

Kirk Douglas was in so many good movies.. Young Man with a Horn, Spartacus, Cast a Giant Shadow and so many more. I wish Mr. Douglas and his wife Anne well. Mr. Douglas, you have a lot of viewers who Love you.

[@moussetache1815]

Wow he caught me off guard when he made his son cry, this is great.

[@gattonero6551]

Wow, a very touching moment indeed. It still gets me teary-eyed everytime I view it. And you can tell it affected Michael also but in a good way. To hear his dad, the living legend Kirk Douglas, give praise to him, must have meant more than any award Micheal could receive. And it was so cool of Mr. Kirk to share the real story behind "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Wow, makes you wonder if Mr. Kirk had the backing he needed back then, he would have played 'McMurphy' instead of the one and only Jack Nicholson.

[@youngrebornmommyswithabbya2427]

Both beautiful human beings 💞🙌 much respect to both👍🙏

[@richardobdeijn4241]

And the great actor went to greater heights, ...gone but never forgotten..R.I.P. Dear Sir...and thank you for all you have done,..salute my dad up there, he was a fan of yours...one day I will join you and we will talk about our lives and the ones we loved so much that stayed behind.

[@Pixieonthe7]

I cried watching this video! i mean, Kirk Douglas was a man with such an amazing personality, panache... unbelievable charisma. I remember his amazing personality from some of the best movies ever made like Paths of Glory and I cannot help but feel sad to see him this way. Its Kirk Douglas, how could he ever be old. One of the few occasions I felt bad about time. What a great actor! RESPECT!!!

[@MJLeger-yj1ww]

I always liked Kirk Douglas in his movies, he just turned 102 last week (12-9-18) and we wish him well. May he live to see 103, and more! We know he's proud of his son, who is also a good actor.

[@xwiexanthippe198]

Everybody listened to him. I love it. You could hear a needle fall. Great human being. Like father like son.

[@tamarindosurfshop]

What a lucky man he was, 103 years old, a great way to pass by this world , don’t feel sorry, be jealous in a good way .

[@MarkMarxonsBassChannel]

Kirk Douglas was all class. R.I.P ❤

[@nancyduncan6594]

I know I have the books he wrote after the stroke. Michael Douglas really loves his father.

[@FatimaSilva-mi3ok]

E uma dádiva de Deus chegar essas altura,com lucidez,é causando grande emoção no filhão.

[@JRRDPR]

He is so adorable bless his heart,should leave forever with such humor and will to live.

[@meirwise1107]

Beautiful, moving, teary....

[@reneehurt387]

We can only imagine how proud he is but we can always guess. The best attribute of fame is moments like this

[@azizahaziz8629]

I am so touched of this father n son relationship.

[@sdkelmaruecan2907]

It's like you can never get old as long as your parents are alive, you'll still be their "child", Michael Douglas was in his mid-60's but the reactions from his father's speech could be those of a kid

[@CherryLipgloss1000]

Nothing more special than the bond between a father and son. Rest in peace Kirk. Thank you and god speed.

[@steffischolz553]

such a legend... he's immortal ♥

[@deniro999]

these 2 great men are truly great artists. this moment underlines the profoundness of a great father son relationship. the fact fathers dont always tell their sons they love them isnt because theyre cold. its often done out of love. a father has to steer the ship all of his sons life and to be a ships captain takes a lot of qualities. but most of all you must inspire your deckmates. kirk douglas inspired michael just as he inspires the whole world x

[@keepingitreal5533]

RIP "young" man Kirk Douglas🙏

[@MustangCollectibles]

One a best actors again alive these days, he's a legend, great actor, one of my favorites, and very nice to see him talk about his son, Michael is also a great actor, very touching moment; just great!

[@natalieps2387]

That really touched michael & I got chills. See how much it means to tell ur son ur proud of him. Also he said I dont tell him this often . That's probably why michael teared up. Kirk was like the mans man on the old studio days . The last giant, the big hero with the chiseled jaw. He came from a different time where dads werent mushy or as sensitive. The man was born in 1916 !

[@chrissz1762]

Bless his heart I love listening to him talk I would like to go up on that stage and just give him a big ol hug.

[@JimmyBergman7]

What happens after death? Check my channel to learn more.

[@MVITAC]

Kirk will always be one of the greatest actors of all time. He never received the recognition he truly deserved. He will always be SPARTACUS to me!!!!!! Pat, Staten Island

[@okechfredrick5421]

Welln I'm 42 now but I grew up idolising Michael Douglas as my idol I remember him in basic instinct with Sharon's stone Love is daddy never the less Rip grand pa You will always be missed. Regards from uganda

[@Sasha-ce4tu]

He is the last of the greatest Actors... grew up watching all his film well done kirk Douglas still going 😥😥😥that brought a tear to my eyes

[@gitane1976]

what a touching moment... even Michael was about to cry after what his father told him.... I would have felt the same thing if someone told me that.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Kirk Douglas (December 9, 1916 - February 5, 2020), aged 103 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@mrlij6534]

thats a gift, for your parents to see u receive a lifetime achievement award. something else

[@myahollandia3552]

A amazing actor and man

[@loriwilson13]

What a proud moment fir father snd son Michael ❤️🙏