Michael Douglas

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Michael Douglas born?September 25, 1944
2. Where was Michael Douglas born?New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
3. What is the spouse?Catherine Zeta-Jones (married 2000)
4. Who is Michael Douglas?Michael Douglas is a famous American actor and movie producer. He has starred in many popular films and shows, and he has won several big awards.
5. What movie did he win an Oscar for as an actor?He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Gordon Gekko in the movie "Wall Street".

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Academy Award (Oscar): An annual award recognizing outstanding achievements in film production, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Primetime Emmy Award: An award presented by the Television Academy for excellence in American primetime television programming.
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