Kirk Douglas gets early 100th birthday gift from Jewish org
NEW YORK (AP) — Legendary actor and producer Kirk Douglas has received an early 100th birthday present — an award from the World Jewish Congress for his strong support for Israel including starring in the first Hollywood feature film shot in the newly established nation.
Oscar-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas accepted the award, telling more than 400 guests at a dinner at the Pierre Hotel that his father would be "so proud and so humbled," especially since the award is the first honoring the late Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek, his longtime friend.