You know his father Kirk Douglas was a tough act to follow . So full marks to his son Michael who proved himself to be equally as talented and just as hard working as his old man . That would not have been easy people, to step out from under such a giant shadow, it says a lot about both Michael and his father . Great stuff , thank you for this video, it was a well deserved award for Mr Michael Douglas . .......... a class act .

His wife proud of him too, he is the luckiest man in the world

One of best actors I've seen on screen.

He is such a well spoken man.

Michael is not just a gorgeous man who can act but a comedian supreme. Beautiful, humble speech. It really was special to see his father also.

Michael never forgets to pay tribute to the great Karl Malden which i think says a lot about this man. A great actor who deserves all the awards bestowed on him

WOW. What a speech ! He left no one out and family last for best. What a Man !!! Will always love Michael !!

Michael made a really good speech...Bravo!

how cool that his dad was there to see that

He is just so naturally eloquent and effortlessly polished - what an absolute pleasure to listen to him and see how he paints the canvas of his acting career with so many bright and superb colours, together with his Colleagues, Family and the esteemed AFI ‘Clan’...Great man, great show, rare privilege, for which i thank you sincerely, heartily.

jack Nicholson and Michael Douglas are one of the Greatest Hollywood actors

Condolences on your father. Best father/son team in Hollywood!

A memory of an amazing childhood: Michael Douglas. Thanks for honouring such a great actor

OH, my God, actual CLASS! A star of the Silver Screen!

Wow...Michael Douglas is the best!! I hope this brilliant acto wins more Oscars. God bless him!

Michael is a LEGEND - love him - what a talented actor and great human being😍

Michael Douglas will always have a special place in my heart. Fine gentlemen, fine actor, and alas, my fatal attraction. To Michael...the one who got away! ☺️🤓😜🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

What a great actor and person, and what a wonderful sense of humour. I love tha man.

Now that I called that the class act speech. No politic involved, strictly his experienced as an actor, and his gratituded to the people that made his life much more meaningful and richer. Bravo Michel Bravo.

Douglas' wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones is absolutely stunning and anyone who has seen her in either her Oscar winning role in "Chicago" or her performance opposite Sean Connery in "Entrapment" recognizes that she is a talented actress as well. Didn't Michael see her dancing in the aforesaid film? Douglas was great as Gekko in both "Wall Street" and the sequel, 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps". Happy that he is still with us and survived his diagnosis.

Hes a great public speaker

Awesome speech, the right amount of comedy, heart felt memories and emotions. He almost cracked up thanking his wife and family. A truly great actor, who I am glad is still with us. Team up with other greats again Michael we need ur movies again. Congratulations.

Al Pacino, De niro & Michael Douglas should live 100 years more & Zeta Jones too

Big Jack, Michael, both are just amazing actors. in the top 10.

I love Michael Douglas,he is such a great actor,I love him from the very beginning "The streets of SF",later Fatal attractiin,Falling down,The Game,Perfect Morder,Basic Instinct,Thank You Michael Douglas for your great performance,you put always so much passion into your work.Best wishes for you and your family.Greetings from Poland.

Michael Douglas is a legend

Love this guy! Straight up class.

I'm a huge movie fan. I've seen all of the best actors and actresses over a period of at least fifty years. This man, Michael Douglas, is in my opinion the best screen actor I've ever seen!!! Much love and respect from South Africa.

Great actor, still very handsome!

Beautiful speech. The best AFI life achievement awardee speech 👏👏👏

It is 2019 and Michael s father is still with us at 102 years old .Wow

Looks just like his dad!

This is a memorable and comprehensive speech by Michael Douglas on receiving AFI award. 💒💞✨🌟💐

One of the greatest

great actor, great speech, great attitude.

Wonderful, beautiful, gracious, humble, and funny.

LEGENDARY THRILLER MASTER!!!!HES PROBABLY BEST ONE.

Michael and Annette. Great actors. Kirk Douglas such a legend. By the way. Long overdue congrats Michael for your AFI award :-)

I agree with you ! He really does talk like a president, he has the attitude. But I do have to say The American President is my favorite movie with him :)

Good job! we are proud of you MICHAEL and CATHERINE we love you! honestly, right now i am teary-eyed haha! :) your the best! love you michael and catherine! ♥

Eighteen years after his father got the same award - time flies! I Everyone looks so young!

He is very humble, nice and great actor always

The War of the Roses; Traffic; A perfect murder; Fatal attraction; Falling Down; Wall street; Basic Instinct; Coma; The game; The Ghost and the Darkness; Romancing the Stone.; The Jewel of the Nile; Black Rain; The Star Chamber.......these are some of the very good performances by Michael Douglas. He isn't Nicholson or Deniro but anyhow he is a good actor and he deserves his success.

Funny, attractive, smart, talented. Congrats on the award!

He does!!!! He is one of those rare "agless" stars. Just like his dad. Michael looks 30 years younger than he really is. and yes he is STILL mega hot!!!! He's got gorgeous skin. And a gorgeous face.

Wow...what a speach. This was really amazing! What a guy. I love(d) "The Streets of San Francisco" one of the best shows! And so it brought me to tears that he mentioned Karl as his mentor. Michael is so naturell and kind, calm and so much more. He made it out of the shadow of the big name of his father and so he made his own way to be a great and very talented man / actor. Thanks for this upload.

Michael Douglas is one of the best artists in the world

DISTINGUISH MAN , GREAT ACTOR , LOVELY CHILDREN . AND HIS FATHER/ MOTHER WOW . WHAT A BLESSING . LOVE HIS MOVIES

Amazing acceptance speech........ he is an ICON....... 🤘🤘

I Love you , Michael!😙

For quite some time, I didn't know how much Jack cared for Michael, given the fact that the former starred in a movie the latter produced, which subsequently won them their first Oscars, but now I see jack's glee for Michael's honour which, in its own right is satisfying to watch.

Amazing actor and class personified.

What an incredible speech, bravo

always liked his films he's got kind of a cool presents about him

I love that actor,my favorite movies are Fatal Atraction, Basic Instingt,A perfect morder,Wall Street,I´ve seen them again and again,a thousand times.He is so handsome man with great personality,and for me one of the greatest actors.Happy Birthday dear Michael and greetings from Germany!

So I happened to be in Cannes during the film festival. The year? 1976. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" just came out. His Super Break. Walking hurriedly down the street in a tux was Michael. Just fun to see him. Of course at that point it was "Streets of SF" that I knew him from!

Wonderful ❤ Wonderful ❤ Wonderful ❤ 👍 👏

Michael Douglas you are amazing. For you to say thank-you to Mr. Carl Malden says a lot about you. Be blessed beloved.

A true Legend

Talented actor!!! I just love the way he walks, talk about real swag!!!

Jack and Michael are bests ♥♥

Love him so much. What a class act!!

i feel lucky to have been part of this generation of great actors & directors etc. and Michael Douglas is a big part of that

He seems to be such a nice guy, down to earth, funny too.

Amazing speech Jack

I hope he wins another Oscar.

awesome, one of my fave actors of all time

Love his extemporaneous speech. A brilliant actor of all time. Love you Sir Michael.

what? he won it 37 times? man, that must be a record!

That introduction was amazing by nicholson!

A great actor! :)

that was very nice speech Michael Douglas ...

Classy speech thank you Mr.Douglas

You guys can go and watch Mr. Kirk Douglas accepting his award in 1991 and tell me the difference … just stunning ..

Great speech by a great actor:). Loved you in "American President" (among others:).

You took the words right out of my mouth. He is one of the greatst actors of all tiem for sure and he more than deserved this.

What a voice

Ju jeni një djalë i denjë i të madhit Kirk Dagllas,më i madhi i aktorëve...legjende⭐⭐⭐👏👏👏❤

great actor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love you Michael my mom love you too on the Streets of San Francisco

Incredible that his screen legend Dad was still alive to see this

That's right!!! Michael deserves it!!!! amazing actor!! and he's aged flawlessly. Amazing what good aging genes does!

Someday i want to be loved by everyone like mr Douglas is. And Jack Nicholson should be in every AFI award ever!

I love his speech, so full of meaning, and appreciation for everyone who contributed to his success. I especially like the fact that he thanked and acknowledged every one who paid tribute to him. God bless him, i hope he s well and cancer free now.

I love him

TO ME YOU WERE JUST ANOTHER ACTOR .THAN 1 NIGHT ON YOU TUBE A MOVIE CAME ON I NEVER HEARD OF .FALLING DOWN .YOU WERE SO REAL .BY FAR THE BEST MOVIE IVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!! THANK YOU

2020 Michael Douglas King of the Silver Screen

Kirk put him in the acting/producing business but is real mentor of acting was the late Karl Malden, Michael almost started crying when he thanked him in his speech. Kirk Douglas was a good actor during his golden years, but was more a movie star, Karl Malden was one of the most underrated actors ever, he was in the same league as Brando, Clift or Newman.

What a man what speech what a carrer

What a lovely speech! Michael totally owned the stage with a great show of empathy, humor, confidence, calmness, articulation and storytelling!

Amazing speech

One of my fav of all time.

mickael douglas un immense acteur tout comme son papa kirl douglas

terrific speech

Kirk Douglas is MELTING

Of course she can dance Michael she was in Chicago that was no fluke. Catherine Zeta Jones is a powerhouse.

This guy speaks like a real champion, neat and fantastic actor, respect for that; by a second I thought it was a sequence of Wall Street film(1987).....

In my opinion his greatest film is "Wonder Boys." One of the last truly great films to come from Hollywood.

todas las veces que enfocaron a Catherine, se le nota una admiración por su marido increíble

*applause* well deserved!