Tony Curtis

American actor (1925–2010)
Person human Q162389
Tony Curtis
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Tony Curtis

Summary

Tony Curtis is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on June 3, 1925[3]. He passed away in Henderson[4]. He died on September 29, 2010[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], writer[7], painter[8], television actor[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,738 views/month, #2,322 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Tony Curtis's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Tony Curtis's place of birth was Flower Hospital[12].
  • Tony Curtis died in Henderson[4].
  • Tony Curtis was born on June 3, 1925[3].
  • Tony Curtis died on September 29, 2010[5].
  • Tony Curtis is buried at Palm Memorial Park Cemetery[13].
  • Tony Curtis's father was Emanuel Schwartz[14].
  • Tony Curtis's mother was Helen Klein[15].
  • Among Tony Curtis's spouses was Janet Leigh[16].
  • Tony Curtis was married to Christine Kaufmann[17].
  • Among Tony Curtis's spouses was Leslie Allen[18].
  • Among Tony Curtis's spouses was Andrea Savio[19].
  • Tony Curtis was married to Lisa Deutsch[20].
  • Among Tony Curtis's spouses was Jill Vandenberg[21].
  • A child of Tony Curtis was Kelly Curtis[22].
  • A child of Tony Curtis was Jamie Lee Curtis[23].
  • A child of Tony Curtis was Allegra Curtis[24].
  • Tony Curtis held citizenship in United States[25].
  • Hungarian was Tony Curtis's native language[26].
  • English was Tony Curtis's native language[27].
  • Tony Curtis's professions included film actor[6].
  • Tony Curtis's professions included writer[7].
  • Tony Curtis's professions included painter[8].
  • Tony Curtis worked as a television actor[9].
  • Tony Curtis's professions included actor[10].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and Flower Hospital[12]. Tony Curtis was born on June 3, 1925[3]. His father was Emanuel Schwartz[14]. His mother was Helen Klein[15]. Native languages include Hungarian[26] and English[27].

Education

Educated at The New School[31], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1919[34]; City College of New York[35], a higher education institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1847[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; and Seward Park High School[40], a high school[41], in United States[42], founded in 1929[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], writer[7], painter[8], television actor[9], actor[10], and military personnel[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Henrietta Award[45], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1951[48]; Bambi Award[49], a television award[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1948[52]; American Campaign Medal[53], a campaign medal[54], in United States[55], founded in 1942[56]; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal[57], a campaign medal[58], in United States[59], founded in 1942[60]; World War II Victory Medal[61], an United States service medals of the world wars[62], in United States[63], founded in 1945[64]; and Golden Globe Awards[65], a group of awards[66], in United States[67], founded in 1944[68], headquartered in Beverly Hills[69].

Personal Life

Spouses include Janet Leigh[16], a character actor[70], 1927–2004[71], of United States[72], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[73]; Christine Kaufmann[17], a ballet dancer[74], 1945–2017[75], of Germany[76], awarded the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress[77], specialised in film[78]; Leslie Allen[18]; Andrea Savio[19]; Lisa Deutsch[20]; and Jill Vandenberg[21]. Children include Kelly Curtis[22], an actor[79], b. 1956[80], of United States[81]; Jamie Lee Curtis[23], an actor[82], b. 1958[83], of United States[84], awarded the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role[85]; and Allegra Curtis[24], an actor[86], b. 1966[87], of United States[88]. Tony Curtis was affiliated with the Democratic Party[89].

Death and Burial

Tony Curtis died on September 29, 2010[5]. He died in Henderson[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[90]. Burial took place at Palm Memorial Park Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Tony Curtis ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,738 views/month, #2,322 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[91] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[92]

FAQs

Where was Tony Curtis born?

Tony Curtis's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Tony Curtis die?

Tony Curtis passed away in Henderson[4].

Who were Tony Curtis's parents?

Tony Curtis's father was Emanuel Schwartz[14]. Tony Curtis's mother was Helen Klein[15].

Who was Tony Curtis married to?

Tony Curtis's spouses include Janet Leigh[16], Christine Kaufmann[17], Leslie Allen[18], and Andrea Savio[19].

What did Tony Curtis do for work?

Tony Curtis worked as film actor[6], writer[7], painter[8], television actor[9], and actor[10].

Where did Tony Curtis go to school?

Tony Curtis was educated at The New School[31], City College of New York[35], and Seward Park High School[40].

What awards did Tony Curtis receive?

Honors received include Henrietta Award[45], Henrietta Award[93], Bambi Award[49], and Bambi Award[94].

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