Tony Curtis

Acting

Tony Curtis

Born June 3, 1925 · Bronx, New York, USA

Died September 29, 2010 · aged 85

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 o…

Known For

Sex and the Single GirlSex and the Single Girl · 1964
Sex and the Single Girl
6.61964
MovieComedyRomance
A womanizing reporter for a sleazy tabloid magazine impersonates his hen-pecked neighbor in order to get an expose on renowned psychologist Helen Gurley Brown.
SpartacusSpartacus · 1960
Spartacus
7.51960
MovieHistoryDrama
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Rosemary's BabyRosemary's Baby · 1968
Rosemary's Baby
7.81968
MovieDramaHorror
A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
Some Like It HotSome Like It Hot · 1959
Some Like It Hot
8.11959
MovieComedyRomance
In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.
The VikingsThe Vikings · 1958
The Vikings
7.01958
MovieAdventureHistory
Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a beautiful English maiden.
The Count of Monte-CristoThe Count of Monte-Cristo · 1975
The Count of Monte-Cristo
6.91975
MovieAdventureDrama
Young sailor Edmond Dantès is wrongfully imprisoned, escapes, finds treasure, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
The Great RaceThe Great Race · 1965
The Great Race
7.11965
MovieComedyAdventure
Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help to promote automobile sales. Leslie's arch-rival, the mustached and black-attired Professor Fate vows to beat Leslie to the finish line in a car of Fate's own invention.
Play It to the BonePlay It to the Bone · 1999
Play It to the Bone
5.41999
MovieComedyDrama
Two aging fighters in LA, friends, get a call from a Vegas promoter because his undercard fighters for a Mike Tyson bout that night are suddenly unavailable. He wants them to box each other. They agree as long as the winner gets a shot at the middleweight title. They enlist Grace, Cesar's current and Vinnie's ex girlfriend, to drive them to Vegas.

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