'He's a pistol!' Michael Douglas, 72, raves about the strong bond with his 100-year-old Hollywood icon dad Kirk Douglas

Published: 00:05 BST, 14 April 2017 | Updated: 00:28 BST, 14 April 2017

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Michael Douglas feels very fortunate that his father is still alive.

The 72-year-old actor has a strong bond with his 100-year-old dad, Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, and he enjoys hanging out with him when he can.

'He's still sharp, got a good sense of humour and can share deep stories that go beyond being father and son,' said Michael.

Legends: Michael Douglas, 72, has a strong bond with his 100-year-old dad, Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas; (pictured February)

Though the Spartacus actor is in good health, Michael says his dad is lonely because so many of his good friends - including comic Don Rickles, who died last week - have passed away.

He said: 'It's been a difficult time [for my father] right now -- when you get to that age, you don't have many friends left, you know? It's a little more lonely.'

And while Kirk is doing great, he perks up even more if Michael's wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, 47, comes to visit.

Michael told Extra: 'He's a lot better when my wife's out here -- he seems to perk up when Catherine's around.'

Perks: While Kirk is doing great, he perks up even more if Michael's wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, 47, comes to visit

Despite his own advancing years, the Wall Street actor is still as busy as ever in his career.

'I'm busier than I ever thought I would be at this age. We got a new 'Ant-Man' coming up, we start shooting soon. Possibly another Marvel little secret that might come out. I'm working a lot.'

Michael's secret to still being able to keep busy and active is to pace himself.