Here are key dates in the life of US screen legend Kirk Douglas, who died on Wednesday at the age of 103. - December 9, 1916: Born in Amsterdam, New York, into a family of poor Jewish immigrants from Russia. - 1946: Film debut in "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers." - 1950: Nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his role in "Champion." - 1953: Nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his role in "The Bad and the Beautiful." - 1957: Nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh in "Lust for Life." - 1991: Survives a mid-air helicopter and plane collision that kills two people. - 1996: Suffers a major stroke that impairs his speech. - 1996: Receives honorary lifetime achievement Oscar. - 2016: Celebrates his 100th birthday. bur/bfm/ch