Tony Curtis (born Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American actor with a career that spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s.

After changing his name to what he saw as an elegant, mysterious moniker--"Tony Curtis" (named after the novel Anthony Adverse (1936) by Hervey Allen and a cousin of his named Janush Kertiz)--Curtis …

Apr 2, 2014 · From 'Some Like It Hot' to 'The Defiant Ones,' Tony Curtis was the reigning Hollywood heartthrob of the 1950s. He is also known as actress Jamie Lee Curtis's dad.

Dec 24, 2024 · Explore the life of Tony Curtis, an actor known for his charm, marriages, children, and battles with addiction.

Jan 1, 2026 · Tony Curtis (1925–2010) was an American actor whose handsome looks first propelled him to fame in the 1950s. He won critical plaudits as well as broad popularity in both dramatic roles …

May 16, 2025 · For six decades, Tony Curtis made more than 130 acting appearances, earned countless award nominations and opened up about his life off screen as a dad of six kids.

May 31, 2025 · Let's take a look back at 15 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best. Born in 1925 in The Bronx, New York, Curtis got his start in movies thanks mainly to his good looks.