Cameron Morrell Douglas, born on December 13, 1978, in Santa Barbara, California, is an American actor best known as the eldest son of acclaimed actor and producer Michael Douglas and producer Diandra Luker.
As the grandson of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas and actress Diana Dill, Cameron entered the world under the spotlight of a storied family dynasty, with his grandfather even registering a production company in his name the day after his birth.
Growing up amid the glamour of Hollywood, Cameron faced personal challenges, including a prolonged battle with drug addiction that led to multiple arrests and a nearly seven-year prison sentence starting in 2010 for possession and distribution of narcotics.
Despite these hurdles, he has rebuilt his life, embracing fatherhood to two children—daughter Lua in 2017 and son Ryder in 2020—with partner Viviane Thibes, while maintaining close ties to his famous relatives.
Today, at 46, Douglas continues to pursue acting and advocates for recovery, sharing his story openly to inspire others.
Siblings
From his father’s 2000 marriage to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cameron gained two paternal half-siblings: Dylan Michael Douglas, born in August 2000, a budding actor and dancer who made his screen debut alongside family in the 2003 film It Runs in the Family, and Carys Zeta Douglas, born in April 2003, an emerging model and advocate who has walked runways for high-profile brands while studying international relations.
On his mother’s side, Diandra Luker welcomed three more children later in life: adopted daughter Imara de Morrell Douglas, the youngest at around 19, and twins Hawk Paxton de Morrell Bacon and Hudson Hunter de Morrell Bacon, both 20, born to Luker and her former fiancé Zach Bacon III.
Despite the age gaps and complex dynamics—Cameron was an only child until age 22—the siblings remain connected, often gathering for family milestones and public appearances, with Cameron publicly celebrating Imara’s birthday and joining Dylan and Carys at events like the 2024 Princess Grace Awards.
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Career
Cameron’s acting journey began early, fueled by his lineage, with his debut at age 18 in the 1997 action-comedy Mr. Nice Guy, where he shared the screen with martial arts icon Jackie Chan in a high-energy role that hinted at his potential in Hollywood.
He followed this with a behind-the-scenes contribution as additional crew on the 2000 dramedy Wonder Boys, starring his father and a young Tobey Maguire, marking an initial foray into production aspects of filmmaking.
His breakout family affair came in 2003’s It Runs in the Family, a heartfelt ensemble piece directed by Fred Schepisi that featured three generations of Douglases—Kirk as the patriarch, Michael as the son, and Cameron as the grandson—exploring themes of legacy and reconciliation in a narrative that mirrored their real-life bonds.
The mid-2000s saw him in supporting roles, including the irreverent comedy National Lampoon’s Adam & Eve (2005), opposite Emmanuelle Chriqui, and the thriller Loaded (2008), alongside Jesse Metcalfe, where he tackled characters grappling with personal demons, foreshadowing his own struggles.
A 2009 short film, The Perfect Beat, cast him as DJ Mojo, blending his on-screen presence with off-screen interests in music.
Addiction derailed his momentum, leading to a hiatus during his incarceration from 2010 to 2016, but upon release, he relocated to Los Angeles under probation to reignite his passion.
Recent credits include a lead in the 2021 indie thriller The Runner and an upcoming role in the family drama Blood Knot opposite his father, alongside a short film Dead Layer in 2019 and the 2025 project First Moon.
Accolades
Douglas’s standout performance in It Runs in the Family (2003) received praise for authentically capturing multigenerational dynamics, with critics noting the film’s 38% Rotten Tomatoes score but highlighting the Douglas trio’s chemistry as a heartfelt anchor.
The ensemble cast, including Cameron’s poignant portrayal of a wayward young man, garnered festival nods and family acclaim, solidifying it as a career milestone.
In the indie space, his lead in The Runner (2021) drew positive festival buzz for its raw intensity, contributing to the film’s selection at events like the Austin Film Festival.
Lacking formal trophies like Oscars or Golden Globes—unlike patriarch Kirk’s three and Michael’s two—Cameron’s true accolades lie in personal triumphs: his memoir Long Way Home (2022), which debuted to strong reviews for its candid addiction narrative, hitting bestseller lists and earning endorsements from outlets like Variety for fostering recovery dialogues.
Publicly, he’s been honored through family lenses, such as joining Michael at the 2024 SAG Awards and Princess Grace Gala, where his presence symbolized redemption.
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