Eric Douglas
- January 4, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Eric Douglas |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 21, 1958(1958-06-21) |
| Age | 66 |
| Date Of Death | 2004-07-06 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | California |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Eric Douglas Biography
| Name | Eric Douglas |
| Birthday | Jun 21 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles |
| Home Town | California |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | Kirk Douglas, Anne Buydens |
| Siblings | Peter Douglas, Joel Douglas, Michael Douglas |
Eric Douglas is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on June 21, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, United States. American comedian and actor who made his debut on screen in the movie A Gunfight. Then, he appeared in films such as The Flamingo Kid and Tomboy.
He is the half-brother of the actor He is the half brother of actor Michael Douglas..
Douglas entered British comedy folklore when, during a stand-up performance at The Comedy Store, London, he was angered by the audience’s reaction to his stand-up routine and shouted “You can’t do this to me, I’m Kirk Douglas’s son!” A member of the audience stood up and shouted “No, I’m Kirk Douglas’ son,” referring to the iconic “I’m Spartacus” scene of the 1960 film starring Kirk Douglas. This ended up with the majority of the audience standing up and repeating the line.
Douglas made his screen debut in 1971 in A Gunfight, starring his father and Johnny Cash. In 1982, Douglas appeared in the NBC television film Remembrance of Love, also starring his father. Douglas portrayed a younger version of his father’s character in flashback scenes. He appeared in several films in the 1980s including The Flamingo Kid (1985), Tomboy (1985), The Golden Child (1986), and Honor Bound (1988). In the late 1980s, Douglas performed off- Broadway at the Village Gate Theater with the critically acclaimed improvisational comedy troupe Noo Yawk Tawk . He also appeared in a production of Dale Wasserman’s Shakespeare and The Indians at the Music Theatre Conference for the Eugene O’ Neill Theatre Center in 1981. Also in the production was folk performer Bobby Bridger, but the production never made it to Broadway.
He was the eldest son of the actor He was born the youngest son to actor Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens. and Anne Buydens..
Eric Douglas Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Eric Douglas is one of the richest Comedian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Douglas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended a variety of schools, including his school, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as the London Academy of Dramatic Arts prior to pursuing an acting career.
He fought for a long time with addiction issues. He died from an accidental overdose of a drug at the age of 46 old.
Eric Anthony Douglas (June 21, 1958 – July 6, 2004) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Douglas was the youngest son of actor Kirk Douglas and his second wife Anne Buydens. His half brother was actor and producer Michael Douglas.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Eric Douglas height 5 ft 7 in Eric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Eric Douglas Dating?
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In 2000, Douglas revealed in an interview that he went into an eight-day coma in 1999 after accidentally overdosing on Xanax. Douglas recalled, “I was in L.A. sitting around my breakfast table with my dad and I choked on a piece of sausage. But because the pills had taken effect, I was not able to dislodge the sausage from my throat.” After the Douglases’ maid attempted the Heimlich maneuver, Douglas was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center where he fell into a coma. Due to an anoxic brain injury, his speech became slurred and his gait was altered.
Facts & Trivia
Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Douglas celebrates birthday on June 21 of every year.
On July 6, 2004, a maid found Douglas’s body in his Manhattan apartment. An autopsy and toxicology report later determined that his death was caused by “acute intoxication” from the combined effects of alcohol, tranquilizers, and painkillers. Douglas’s death was ruled accidental. Douglas is interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood, Los Angeles, California.
What happened to Eric Douglas?
The death of the youngest son of Oscar-winning actor Kirk Douglas was caused by an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription pills , authorities said Monday.
Was Eric Douglas married?
Eric Douglas
Resting place| Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Nationality| American
Who is Eric Douglas's father?
Kirk Douglas
Who is Michael Douglas's brother?
Brothers
Is Michael Douglas son alive?
Cameron Douglas
Occupation| Actor
Years active| 1997–present
Partner(s)| Viviane Thibes (2016–present)
Children| 2