Kirk Douglas in 20 unforgettable movies

To remember one of Hollywood's great icons, what better way to have a look at his best films? This is our selection of the late Kirk Douglas's top movies.

This was Kirk Douglas's film debut in cinema. He was directed by Lewis Milestone and acted alongside Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin.

Directed by Mark Robson, the film earned Kirk Douglas his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Yet, he did not win the award.

A biographical film based on the life and work of jazz cornetist Bix Beiderbecke.

Produced and directed by Billy Wilder, this movie was a real success. It won the International Prize at the 1951 Venice Film Festival. The production's alternative title is 'The Big Carnival.'

Alongside Lana Turner, a wonderful Kirk Douglas got his second Oscar nomination (but no win) for this role.

A Western centered on the journey of two explorers down the Missouri River.

Based on Jules Verne's novel and produced by Walt Disney, this classic adventure won two Oscars.

Directed by John Sturges, we can see a real acting duel between Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster.

This role gave Kirk Douglas his third Oscar nomination for Best Actor, though he didn't win the prize. It was not until 1996 when, with an Honorary Oscar, the Academy recognized the actor's work with a golden statuette.

A true film classic, directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Here we have possibly Kirk Douglas's most remembered film. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, it had a star cast: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Gavin, and Tony Curtis, among others.

This Western starred Kirk Douglas and Rock Hudson. It was based on a novel by Howard Rigsby.

A tormented man is reunited with his ex-wife who, in his opinion, is responsible for all his problems.

Directed by John Frankenheimer, we see Kirk Douglas alongside Burt Lancaster and an unforgettable Ava Gardner.

Based on the true story of a battle in Norway during World War II, Douglas shares the scenes with Richard Harris.

An action-war film portraying a Jewish-American military officer in World War II. Frank Sinatra also had a role.

In this Western comedy, Douglas worked with Ann-Margret and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

With Martin Sheen and Katharine Ross, the actor brought a remarkable science fiction production.

This French film shows Kirk Douglas as Quintin, a hermit whose only link to the world is a young shepherd who has run away from home.

One of the last Kirk Douglas films bought together several of his family members in its cast: Michael Douglas, Cameron Douglas, and Diana Douglas.