Try having 'Spartacus' as dad says Douglas

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Dec 30, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Michael Douglas has admitted he was terrified of his father. Michael Douglas - © Photorazzi

Michael Douglas - © PhotorazziThe Oscar-winning actor says having Kirk Douglas for a father was intimidating from a young age and made it difficult to pursue his acting career.The 61-year-old said: "I had Spartacus as my father. It was overwhelming, he worked too hard, the guy didn't stop. I always admired his tenacity and stamina but he was intimidating to me as a child."I still remember always being described as 'Kirk Douglas's son'. I was very nervous and used to be sick in a bucket before going on stage. I went through a lot of pain."Michael, who has a young daughter, Carys, with wife Catherine Zeta Jones, has warned his future son-in-law to expect "rough" treatment.He said: "When my daughter Carys wants to get married I'll be as rough with the guy as Catherine's dad was when he checked me out."(C) BANG Media International

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