Kirk Douglas revealed he wished he’d kept his original name, after changing it early on in his career because of concerns it was “too Jewish” for Hollywood.
During the interview, Douglas had explained that he’d grown up seeing his father barred from certain jobs because of his Jewish faith.
On Wednesday, the legendary Hollywood actor, known for roles in Spartacus, Lust for Life, and Paths of Glory, died at the age of 103.
Although Douglas gave up his original name, the name lived on through his family, with the actor’s three-year-old great-granddaughter Lua Izzy named for him.