A Peek On Michael Douglas’ Net Worth

Michael Douglas is an American actor and producer who has an estimated net worth of $300 million. He is also considered as one of the biggest shakers and movers in the entertainment industry. He rose to fame when he made a movie adaptation from the play, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Douglas is the eldest son of actor Kirk Douglas' four children.

Michael Douglas learned about filmmaking when he was on a vacation with his father, Kirk Douglas. He started his career when he was featured in the television series, "Streets of San Francisco" from 1975 until 1976, alongside Karl Malden. According to The Richest, Michael Douglas has an estimated $300 million net worth.

When Michael Douglas left his career on television, he produced the movie adaptation of the play, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," which has received five Oscar Awards. From then on, Douglas became a successful producer and box office icon with a remarkable net worth until the early '90s.

Among Michael Douglas' high-profile films include "The China Syndrome," "Romancing the Stone," "A Chorus Line," "The Jewel of the Nile," "Fatal Attraction," "The War of the Roses," "Basic Instinct," "Wonder Boys," and "Traffic." In 2010, he reprised his role as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" with the original film's director Oliver Stone.

In 2000, Michael Douglas' career took a hiatus after he married Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who has a net fortune of $45 million, as listed by Celebrity Net Worth. The couple has two children, Dylan Michael and Carys Zeta. In August 2013, it was reported that the couple started living separately, however, the couple have reconciled by November.

Michael Douglas become recognized as both a successful producer and actor with an estimated $300 million fortune, as listed by Celebrity Net Worth. He describes himself as an actor first and a producer second. He has also explained why he enjoys both worlds.

"Acting is wonderful for its innocence and the fun. . . On the other side, producing is fun for all the adult kinds of things you do," Douglas said.

On August 2010, Michael Douglas announced that he was suffering from throat cancer, which was later revealed to have actually been tongue cancer, and would undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The actor subsequently confirmed that the cancer was at its most advanced stage, stage IV.

Meanwhile, Michael Douglas and Kirk Douglas have a strong father and son bond. Michael, 70, recently snuck up behind his 97-year-old legendary film icon father during an interview with Nancy O'Dell. On the other hand, Michael Douglas is set to appear in the upcoming Marvel Comics movie, "Ant-Man," which is set to be released on July 17, 2015. Currently, Michael Douglas has a $300 million net worth.     

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