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Before his Oscars and Emmy, Michael Douglas was ‘Mobil Man of the Month’

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Marc Myers
Nov 06, 2026
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Michael Douglas, 82, is an Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor known for the films “Wall Street” and “Fatal Attraction.” He is the author of “One Helluva Ride” (Grand Central), a memoir. He spoke with Marc Myers. [Photo above of Michael Douglas by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images]

Being the eldest son of Spartacus wasn’t easy. My father, actor Kirk Douglas, the gl…

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