US EditionHollywood Icon Says He’s Retiring From Acting After 60 Years
- At a press event on July 5, 2025, during the film festival held in Karlovy Vary, Czechia, Michael Douglas revealed that he has intentionally not acted since 2022 and does not plan to resume his acting career.
- Douglas decided to step back after battling stage 4 tongue cancer in 2010 and realizing he had to stop working to avoid pushing beyond his limits after almost 60 years of acting.
- At the festival, Douglas received a Crystal Globe award and presented a newly restored screening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic 1975 film he produced, directed by Miloš Forman.
- He expressed contentment with his current break from acting, clarified that he is not retired but would consider returning for a special project, and mentioned he is working on developing an independent film.
- Douglas is currently taking a break from acting to prioritize his family and work behind the scenes, with the possibility of returning if the right opportunity arises, while his son Dylan is preparing to make his acting debut in a new thriller.
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60 years in the industry but now it's coming to an end. Movie star Michael Douglas is ending his career.
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