Put your celebrity knowledge to the test with this visual quiz about one of Hollywood’s most famous father and son pairs. Two photographs show a classic screen icon at different stages of his life, and your job is to decide who is pictured. Read the clues, study the photos, and share your answer in the comments once you have made your pick.
The Quiz Question
The question is simple: Who is this person? The options are:
- A: Kirk Douglas
- B: Michael Douglas
- C: Kirk and Michael Douglas
- D: Robert Redford and Paul Newman
Fun Fact Deep Dive: The Douglas Family Legacy
Kirk Douglas (1916 to 2020) was one of the defining leading men of the mid-twentieth century. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance as Van Gogh in Lust for Life (1956), and he starred in the epic Spartacus (1960). Later in his career he received an Honorary Academy Award in 1996 in recognition of his humanitarian work and his lasting influence on film.
His son, Michael Douglas, followed a path into acting and production. Michael won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Wall Street (1987), and he was a producer on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Why Robert Redford and Paul Newman Are Not the Answer
Robert Redford and Paul Newman were also major stars of the same era, which is why they appear as a tempting distractor in option D. However, neither of them is pictured here, so option D is a wrong choice.
How to Read the Photos
- The black and white photo shows a younger man in a classic studio-era style, which is a reminder of the golden age of Hollywood portraiture.
- The color photo shows an older man smiling while a younger man embraces him, a warm image that suggests a close family bond.
Did You Get It Right?
Think about the clues in both photos, then drop your answer in the comments. Was it a single famous name, or two names together? Share your pick and see how your classic film knowledge stacks up against other fans.
