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“I was going to play in First Blood, but I suggested to changing it and I dropped out. I said to [Silvester] Stallone, 'You know, I almost stopped you from making millions of dollars,' because in my suggestion, I killed his character at the end of the picture .”

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American film actor born on December 9, 1916. Kirk Douglas is renowned for his exceptional performances in the film industry, particularly for his portrayal of the hard-boiled character in the mid-20th century. He starred in many classic films, such as 'Spartacus' and 'Seven Years in Tibet', and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards for his outstanding acting. more

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