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Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
85 years (Jun 3, 1925 – Sep 29, 2010)
Bronx, New York, USA
100 Movies
12 TV Shows

Tony Curtis

Known for
Some Like It Hot
Joe (Josephine)
Sweet Smell of Success
Sidney Falco
Operation Petticoat
Lieutenant Nicholas Holden
The Great Race
The Great Leslie
Tony Curtis was an American actor who rose from a hardscrabble childhood in the Bronx to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1950s and '60s. Initially cast for his matinee-idol looks, he proved a gifted dramatic and comic actor in 'Sweet Smell of Success', 'The Defiant Ones' — which earned him an Academy Award nomination — and Stanley Kubrick's 'Spartacus'. He is best remembered for Billy Wilder's classic comedy 'Some Like It Hot', opposite Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Over a long career he appeared in more than a hundred films, leaving a lasting mark on American cinema.
Tony Curtis was an American actor who rose from a hardscrabble childhood in the Bronx to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars of the 1950s and '60s. Initially cast for his matinee-idol looks, he proved a gifted dramatic and comic actor in 'Sweet Smell of Success', 'The Defiant Ones' — which earned him an Academy Award nomination — and Stanley Kubrick's 'Spartacus'. He is best remembered for Billy Wilder's classic comedy 'Some Like It Hot', opposite Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Over a long career he appeared in more than a hundred films, leaving a lasting mark on American cinema.
Known for
Some Like It Hot
Joe (Josephine)
Sweet Smell of Success
Sidney Falco
Operation Petticoat
Lieutenant Nicholas Holden
The Great Race
The Great Leslie
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David & Fatima
Mr. Schwartz
★ 5.0
2008
Film
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Tony Curtis · 1 episode
★ 7.6
2004–2005
TV
Hope & Faith
Morris · 1 episode
★ 5.4
2003–2004
TV
Play It to the Bone
Tony Curtis (Ringside Fan)
★ 5.4
1999
Film
Suddenly Susan
Peter DiCaprio · 1 episode
★ 5.9
1998
TV
Roxanne's Best Christmas Ever
Bernard (voice)
★ 6.0
1998
Film
Louis & Frank
Lenny Star Springer
★ 4.5
1998
Film
Stargames
King Fendel
★ 2.5
1998
Film
The Continued Adventures of Reptile Man
Jack Steele
★ 10.0
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tony Curtis still alive?
Tony Curtis passed away on September 29, 2010 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Tony Curtis?
Tony Curtis is best known for roles in Rosemary's Baby, Some Like It Hot, Spartacus.
How many movies has Tony Curtis been in?
Over a 61-year career (since 1949), Tony Curtis has appeared in 100 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Tony Curtis's first movie?
The career of Tony Curtis began with How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border (1949).
What is Tony Curtis's most recent movie or series?
Tony Curtis's most recent release is Marilyn Monroe: In The Movies, which premiered on July 15, 2012.
What TV shows has Tony Curtis appeared in?
On television, Tony Curtis has appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Flintstones, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Roseanne.
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Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
1925-06-03 · Bronx, New York, USA

Tony Curtis (June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in over 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances.

Although his early film roles were partly the result of his good looks, by the later half of the 1950's he became a notable and strong screen presence. He began proving himself to be a “fine dramatic actor,” having the range to act in numerous dramatic and comedy roles. In his earliest parts he acted in a string of "mediocre" films, including swashbucklers, westerns, light comedies, sports films, and a musical. However, by the time he starred in Houdini (1953) with his wife Janet Leigh, "his first clear success," notes critic David Thomson, his acting had progressed immensely.

He won his first serious recognition as a skilled dramatic actor in Sweet Smell of Success (1957) with co-star Burt Lancaster. The following year he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in another drama, The Defiant Ones (1958). Curtis then gave what many believe was his best acting, in a completely different role, the comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Thomson calls it an "outrageous film," and it was voted the number 1 funniest film in history from a survey done by the American Film Institute. It costarred Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe, and was directed by Billy Wilder. That was followed by Blake Edwards’ comedy Operation Petticoat (1959) with Cary Grant. They were both “frantic comedies,” and displayed "his impeccable comic timing." He often collaborated with Edwards on later films.

His most significant serious part came in 1968 when he starred in the true-life drama The Boston Strangler, which some consider his "last major film role." The part reinforced his reputation as a serious actor with his "chilling portrayal" of serial killer Albert DeSalvo. He gained 30 pounds and had his face "rebuilt" with a false nose to look like the real DeSalvo.

Curtis was the father of actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis by his first wife, actress Janet Leigh.

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