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Joel Douglas (born January 23, 1947) is an American film producer and the second son of legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas and actress Diana Douglas. While he did not pursue an acting career like his brother Michael Douglas, Joel built a successful behind-the-scenes career in film production, working on several popular movies during the 1970s and 1980s.
Early Life
Joel Douglas was born on January 23, 1947, in Los Angeles, California, to Kirk Douglas and Diana Douglas. He grew up in a prominent Hollywood family, surrounded by the film industry from an early age. Joel is the younger brother of actor Michael Douglas and also has two half-brothers, Peter Douglas and Eric Douglas, from his father’s second marriage to Anne Buydens.
Career
Although he stayed out of the spotlight, Joel made his mark in the entertainment industry as a film producer. He worked on notable productions including Romancing the Stone (1984), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), and It Runs in the Family (2003), which featured three generations of the Douglas family Kirk, Michael, and Cameron Douglas. He also served in various behind-the-scenes roles in Hollywood, focusing on production and coordination.
Personal Life
He has been married four times. His first wife is Susan Jorgensen, married in 1968. He married with Judith Corso in 1975 and married with Patricia Reid-Douglas in 1986. Finally he married with Jo Ann Savitt in February 2, 2004.
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