Michael Douglas 'not proud' of how he avoided being drafted during Vietnam War

Michael Douglas recalls military draft for the Vietnam War and lying about spinal condition: ‘I did not want to fight in a war I was protesting'

Renowned actor Michael Douglas opened up about his experience with the Vietnam War draft, revealing how a diagnosis of spondylitis spared him from service. His father, the legendary Kirk Douglas, intervened to ensure the medical details remained vague. To emphasize his struggles, Michael wore a brace during a follow-up exam, ultimately landing a 1-Y classification, allowing him to avoid deployment unless absolutely necessary.

Michael Douglas admits he exaggerated back condition to dodge Vietnam draft

Actor MICHAEL DOUGLAS says he exaggerated a spinal condition to avoid being drafted for the Vietnam War, and that his father, Kirk Douglas, helped.

Michael Douglas 'not proud' of how he avoided being drafted during Vietnam War

Michael Douglas made the admission in his new memoir, titled One Helluva Ride.

Michael Douglas lied about spinal condition to evade Vietnam War draft twice

Michael Douglas is sharing how he got out of being drafted twice during the Vietnam War — and how his dad, Kirk Douglas, helped him.