Jamie lee curtis details how plastic surgery led to her painkiller addiction in brave new interview the actress claims she and her father, tony curtis,shared drugs. Anthony tony curtis was an american film actor whose career spanned six decades but who. Tony curtis was great man, but even better woman10 interesting facts about tony curtis duration. Curtis himself admits that while he had almost no formal education, he was a student of the school of hard knocks and learned from a young age that the only person who ever had his back was himself, so he. He acted in more than 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama. Goodbye charlie 1964 tony curtis, debbie reynolds, pat boone. Vieira to talk about his book, his legacy, and of course, marilyn. Aug 14, 2017 jamie lee curtis is featured on this show in london then dave surprises her by bringing her dad tony onto the set.
With tony curtis, debbie reynolds, jack oakie, kay medford. Curtis himself admits that while he had almost no formal education, he was a student of the school of hard knocks, and learned from a young age that the only person who ever had his back was himself, so he learned how to take care of both himself and younger brother julius. June 3, 1925 september 29, 2010 was an american film actor whose career spanned six decades but who achieved the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. In this film based on theodore dreisers short story, the handsome rogue julna tony curtis lives the life of a skilled thief in the middle east, thanks to his kindhearted adopted father, yussef everett sloane. I wish interviewers would have stopped asking tony curtis the same old tired questions about some like it hot and marilyn monroe. June 3, 1925 september 29, 2010 was an american movie actor. A clip of an in depth interview with tony curtis, conducted by 2009 emmy winner ernie manouse. Tony curtis simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Interviews with tony s family, friends and costars hugh hefner, harry belafonte, debbie reynolds, mamie van doren, piper laurie, theresa russell, jill curtis among others. On her mothers divorce from her father, tony curtis. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops. Right up there with osbornes extremely touching talk with betty hutton.
In his later years, curtis made numerous television appearances. Cannes, france tony curtis was trying to think up a better title for his new movie. The death was confirmed by a representative of his actor daughter jamie lee curtis. Jamie lee curtis shares her painkiller addiction and. Jan 27, 2017 tony curtis was great man, but even better woman10 interesting facts about tony curtis duration. It rained all night the day i left 1980 tony curtis, sally kellerman full length comedy movie. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Tony curtis interview 18 february 1998 part 2 youtube.
Apr 23, 2008 hollywood icon tony curtis was on stage at bfi southbank to discuss his remarkable career with adrian wootton his favourite roles, fellow screen legends and his many leading ladies. With tony curtis, james franciscus, gregory walcott, bruce bennett. Tony curtis interview looking back on his career youtube. With tony curtis, phil silvers, suzanne pleshette, larry storch.
Nov 06, 2014 tony curtis interview 18 february 1998 part 2. The couple ended up buying curtis previous house, 364 st. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your. Interview with tony curtis roger ebert june 09, 1982. Hes in montreal to accept his lifetime achievement award from the world film festival, and to hock his memoir, american prince. Cloud road in belair now owned by larry flynt but she told curtis to let her know if he ever wanted to sell carolwood. Find professional tony curtis actor videos and broll stock footage available for. Tony curtis, le gamin du bronx 2011 unlawful killing 2011 the 83rd annual academy awards 2011. Stream tony curtis high grade by tony curtis from desktop or your mobile device.
The second feature in a quartet of racial prejudicethemed films by director stanley kramer the other titles include home of the brave 1949, pressure point 1962 and guess whos coming to dinner 1967, the defiant ones 1958 is an unlikely buddy film. The special edition includes a halfhour, very informative interview of leonard maltin with tony curtis. At one point, curtis takes my hand firmly, and tells me how great it is to meet up with people like me and talk about his life. Stream tony curtis my god is real by tony curtis from desktop or your mobile device. Tony curtis interviewed by michael aspel 1983 youtube. When tony curtis s name was mentioned to me by lew grade as being one of the three possible costars for the 1971 series the persuaders. Tony curtis, the man who influenced elvis presley and james dean, was one of the very first teen idols and one of the last real movie stars. View images and find out more about american actor tony curtis turns 85 at getty images. Tonys first appearance on the show to promote his tv movie mafia princess. Oct 01, 2016 tony curtis was great man, but even better woman10 interesting facts about tony curtis duration. Goodbye charlie 1964 tony curtis, debbie reynolds, pat boone full length comedy fantasy movie by tony. Tony curtis was born bernard schwartz, the eldest of three children to immigrant parents, emanuel and helen schwartz.
Jamie lee curtis opens up in more about her mother. Opinion questions for tony curtis the new york times. Classic comedy movies in english, german and french appointment with venus 1951 war comedy david niven, glynis johns, george coulouris. He has also acted in more serious and dramatic movies, like the. Feb 11, 2017 tony curtis was great man, but even better woman10 interesting facts about tony curtis duration.
Tony curtis adamantly insists on creating music that eloquently advocate the heartfelt concerns of people. Jamie lee curtis talks about recovery and crossing the line from anonymity into public disclosure of her 10year battle with addiction. In this portion of the january 15, 1970, interview with dick cavett, tony curtis took questions from the audience. Sep 30, 2010 tony curtis, who passed away yesterday at 85, was a movie star in every sense of the word.
For a guy who started life as bernard schwartz, son of a struggling tailor in the bronx, tony curtis has done alright for himself, making more than movies and creating some iconic performances. Tony curtis on his torrid love life, marilyns privates. He was most popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Tony curtis interview on david letterman video dailymotion. Frank sinatra dean martin tony curtis billy wilder jill st.
Sep 30, 2010 tony curtis, one of the last great stars of hollywoods golden age, died yesterday aged 85. Jill and tony curtis at their home in henderson, nevada, on april 5, 2005. Actor tony curtis quotes on marilyn monroe, jfk, walter matthau, and more life wisdom, including this tony curtis death quote. Tony curtis taught him how to put a little black eyeliner, just a little bit, above his eye. I wish there was a transcript on your web site more curtis is good company. He was a roustabout and a raconteur, quick to laugh and quick to cry endearingly overcome by his own good fortune and never afraid to poke fun at himself. He is famous for his light comic roles, especially his musician escaping from gangsters in some like it hot 1959. In this portion of the january 15, 1970, interview with dick cavett, tony curtis discussed his films and his relationship with directors.
Hes a naturally exuberant man, but this time he seemed happier and a little calmer than the last time i caught him at cannes the time he interrupted our interview to lean out the window and try to pick up a girl who was walking in front of his hotel. The death was confirmed by a representative of his actor daughter jamie lee curtis, although further. Tony curtis interview on david letterman by marmar. And that was a trick back in the day for men as well. By the time i came along, following my sister, kelly, by two and a half years, my parents bond had deteriorated precipitously as their stardom grew.
Tony holds the couples two yorkshire terriers, daphne and josephine. Sidney poitier stars as noah cullen, an educated black convict in a chain gang whose other half is john joker johnson, a white. Tony, both your fans and the potential readers of our book would like to know what prompted you to write the making of some like it hot. Now, in his captivating, noholdsbarred autobiography, tony curtis shares the agony and.
Tony curtis plays an indian nicknamed chief by other soldiers who fights in wwii and helps to raise the flag at iwo jima. I do want to point out that we conducted this interview by way of email so ill apologize upfront for any sort of problems in flow or presentation. Interviewed by carole langer, videographed by luke sacher, at the peninsula hotel, beverly. Acting legend and author of the making of some like it hot, tony curtis, sits down for an exclusive interview with coauthor mark a. Curtis explained that he thought the interview was being taped, when it was in fact live. Goodbye charlie 1964 tony curtis, debbie reynolds, pat boone full length comedy fantasy movie enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Marilyn monroe is a band member that is sweet natured and trusting.
Id like to start off by thanking tony curtis, one of the managing partners of gmt games, for taking time out to agree to this exclusive interview right here on the gaming gang. American actor tony curtis turns 85 tony curtis, american. As the series is released on dvd, the stars tell robert sellers. He loved life and was himself a force of nature that uplifted the spirits of everyone around him. He won critical plaudits as well as broad popularity in both dramatic roles and comic performances. Hes seen here in the rawhide years 1955 a universalinternational western i hoped to talk to him about someday. Tony curtis high grade by tony curtis free listening on. Jamie lee curtis covers the may issue of more, on newsstands tuesday, and inside she writes for the first time about her late mother, janet leigh, and her parents split. Professionelle tony curtis actor videos sowie brollfilmmaterial zur. Tony curtis discusses his life and career in this halfhour interview with cable tv host skip e lowe.
Interviewed by carole langer, videographed by luke sacher, at the peninsula hotel, beverly hills, ca. She waved and turned to walk back toward the hotel entrance. Tony curtis and janet leigh pose with their children, kelly 5, and jamie, 2 12, sept. Actor tony curtis, whose notable roles included parts in the sweet smell of success and spartacus died on wednesday night of heart failure. Tony curtis, american actor whose handsome looks first propelled him to fame in the 1950s. Some are instructional, some are just for the fun of it. Tony curtis on innerviews with ernie manouse youtube. After two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an allfemale band disguised as women, but further complications set in. From his difficult upbringing in the bronx, where he was born bernie schwartz, to his unprecedented fame and infamous way with women, tony curtis. Download tony curtis on some like it hot full movie studio. With tony curtis, karl malden, edmond obrien, arthur oconnell.
Jamie lee curtis is featured on this show in london then dave surprises her by bringing her dad tony onto the set. An aspiring musician who arrives in new york in search of fame and fortune. Tony curtis and jack lemmon are hilarious as female band. Tony curtis was born bernard schwartz, the eldest of three children of helen klein and emanuel schwartz, jewish immigrants from hungary. Transcript of the guardian interview with tony curtis at bfi.
A highly gifted and sensitive soul, tony made the most of his natural assets. Tony curtis on some like it hot 2001 full movie download. Transcript of the guardian interview with tony curtis at. Hollywood icon tony curtis was on stage at bfi southbank to discuss his remarkable career with adrian wootton his favourite roles, fellow screen legends and his many leading ladies. His bestknown movies included sweet smell of success, some like it hot, spartacus, and operation petticoat. The prince who was a thief was a 1951 film starring tony curtis and piper laurie. Like us on facebook follow us on twitter watch our youtube channel roger ebert. Jamie lee curtis has never worked hard a day in her life. Jamie lee curtis on getting sober and going public with. Oct 14, 20 tony curtis interview i finally understood him.
Nov 14, 2016 browse american actor tony curtis turns 85 latest photos. Tony curtis my god is real by tony curtis free listening. Tony curtis, one of the last great stars of hollywoods golden age, died yesterday aged 85. The only way to avoid being recognised was to dress as women and join a female touring orchestra. Musicians tony curtis and jack lemmon inadvertently witness the valentines day massacre and become targets for the mob.