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Tony Curtis

Known For
Acting
Born
June 3, 1925 in Bronx, New York, USA
Died
September 29, 2010
Active Years
1948–2024 (77 Years)
Total Credits
233 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 3, 1925 Died Sep 29, 2010 Bronx, New York, USA 233 credits
233
Total Credits
1948–2024
77 Years Career Span
121
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tony Curtis was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades. He acted in over 100 films in a wide range of genres, including light comedy and serious drama. Curtis began to establish himself as a notable screen presence in the latter half of the 1950s. He demonstrated his range by taking on dramatic and comedic roles, proving himself to be a fine dramatic actor. Curtis's early film roles were partly due to his good looks, but he eventually developed into a strong screen presence. He made numerous television appearances in his later years, contributing to his long and varied acting career.

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Career

Career overview

Tony Curtis was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades. He acted in over 100 films, covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama. Curtis's early film roles were partly the result of his good looks, but he later became a notable and strong screen presence.

By the later half of the 1950s, Curtis began proving himself to be a fine dramatic actor, having the range to act in numerous dramatic and comedy roles. He appeared in a string of films, including swashbuckling movies. Curtis's acting career continued well into his later years, with numerous television appearances.

Throughout his long career, Curtis demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a variety of roles in different genres. His ability to adapt to various types of characters and storylines helped him maintain a successful acting career for over six decades.

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Career timeline

From Roger Moore with Love
Pictures of Ghosts
Rat PackMarilyn Monroe, la célébrité à tout prixJamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
Morceaux de Cannes
The UnXplained
The Fabulous Allan CarrAmicalement vôtre : Hollywood au service de sa Majesté
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Talking Pictures
Marilyn Monroe: In The MoviesTony Curtis: Driven to StardomFascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe
That's InsignificanceMarilyn at the Movies
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack CardiffMarilyn Monroe: I Want to Be LovedTony Curtis erzählt...
Hollywood sul TevereHugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
David & FatimaThe Jill & Tony Curtis Story
The Graham Norton ShowShrink Rap
Jerry Lewis - König der KomödiantenThe Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot' · ThanksThe Making of 'Some Like It Hot'The Making of 'Some Like It Hot' · Thanks
Hollywood Legenden
Hope & FaithUn film et son époquePlayboy's 50th Anniversary CelebrationHugh Hefner: American Playboy
Reflections of Evil
Rescued from the ClosetNobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It HotTony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot'Tony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot' · Thanks
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Play It to the Bone
The Johannes B. Kerner ShowRoxanne's Best Christmas EverLouis & FrankStargames
The ViewBounty Hunters 2: HardballElvis Meets NixonThe Continued Adventures of Reptile Man
Suddenly SusanThe Celluloid Closet
The Mrs Merton ShowThe ImmortalsRoger Moore: A Matter of Class
A Century of CinemaPerry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorBandit: Beauty and the Bandit
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanNaked in New YorkThe Mummy Lives
Christmas in ConnecticutCenter of the WebHugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time
Prime TargetJoseph Cornell: Worlds in a Box
Thanksgiving DayLobster Man from Mars

Full Filmography

233 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tony Curtis best known for?

Tony Curtis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The UnXplained (2019), The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), The Graham Norton Show (2007), Titan A.E. (2000).

When and where was Tony Curtis born?

Tony Curtis was born on June 3, 1925 in Bronx, New York, USA. They passed away on September 29, 2010.

How many credits does Tony Curtis have?

Tony Curtis has accumulated over 233 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2024.

What is Tony Curtis's background in cinema and television?

Tony Curtis was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades. He acted in over 100 films in a wide range of genres, including light comedy and serious drama. Curtis began to establish himself as a notable screen presence in the latter half of the 1950s. He demonstrated his range by taking on dramatic and com...

Tony Curtis by the numbers

233credits
181films
52TV series
1948–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

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