According to sources Tony Curtis who became the 1950’s movie heart throb. Then, he soon became a respected actor in additional films died last night at the age of 85. After a series of different movies that exploited his handsome qualities and appealing personality, Tony Curtis moved to more substantial roles, starting in 1957 in the show business tale Sweet Smell Of Success.
In 1958, a movie credit brought him an academy award nomination as best actor for his portrayal of a white racist escaped convict handcuffed to a black escapee. The following year he wore women’s clothing and sparred with Marilyn Monroe in one of the most acclaimed comedies ever known as Some Like It Hot. He was essentially married several times and his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis has also made quite a name for herself as an actress in Hollywood as well.
In his later years he returned to the big screen and also television as a character actor after battling with drug and alcohol abuse. His optimism returned, and he allowed his once shiny black hair to turn silver. At 60 he told sources that he still had a lot of living to do and wasn’t ready to retire quite yet.
Many people who have worked with Tony Curtis all claim he was awesome to work with and had a humorous personality and was just an outgoing type guy. He literally starred in numerous movies throughout his acting career. He received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame too, Tony Curtis life was filled with acting and the bright lights of being in front of a camera.