It only takes one hard look at Kirk Douglas's chiseled face to realize he was no ordinary Old Hollywood heartthrob. Whether playing a sensitive artist like Vincent Van Gogh or the legendary Spartacus, Douglas brought an intensity and gravitas to the screen that no one else could match—but the real drama started when the cameras stopped rolling. 

From countless adulterous affairs to one seriously chilling accusation, it's hard to say whether Kirk Douglas was a hero or a villain.