“Forgotten Hollywood”- A Place for Kirk…
Manny P. here…
“`Celebrated Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas was honored in the city in which he grew up on his 102nd birthday with the unveiling of a historic marker that will stand near his childhood home in Amsterdam, New York. Douglas was born December 9, 1916 to immigrant parents living at 46 Eagle St., which still stands as the last house on a dead end street.
“`Issur Danielovich (Kirk’s real name) rose from poverty to on screen prominence. As early as kindergarten, Kirk knew he wanted to be a performer. Starring in plays at Wilbur Lynch High School solidified his desire. After college and his service as a naval officer in World War II, he began his career that lead from Broadway to Hollywood, and over ninety movies, as an actor, director, and producer. After a nearly fatal aviation accident and a stroke, he came to embrace his Jewish heritage later in is life.
“`A nephew and niece of Douglas attended the ceremony. The marker was funded by a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
“`On a personal note, my own father has celebrated his 80th birthday. I personally appreciate lives well-lived.
Until next time> “never forget”
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