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Tony Curtis

Тони Кертис · تونی کورتیس
Born 3 Jun 1925 in Bronx, New York, USADied 29 Sept 2010aged 85192 credits

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 of his good looks, by the later half of the 1950's he became a notable and strong screen presence. He began proving himself to be a “fine dramatic actor,” having the range to act in numerous dramatic and comedy roles. In his earliest parts he acted in a string of "mediocre" films, including swashbucklers, westerns, light comedies, sports films, and a musical. However, by the time he starred in Houdini (1953) with his wife Janet Leigh, "his first clear success," notes critic David Thomson, his acting had progressed immensely. He won his first serious recognition as a skilled dramatic actor in Sweet Smell of Success (1957) with co-star Burt Lancaster. The following year he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in another drama, The Defiant Ones (1958). Curtis then gave what many believe was his best acting, in a completely different role, the comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Thomson calls it an "outrageous film," and it was voted the number 1 funniest film in history from a survey done by the American Film Institute. It costarred Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe, and was directed by Billy Wilder. That was followed by Blake Edwards’ comedy Operation Petticoat (1959) with Cary Grant. They were both “frantic comedies,” and displayed "his impeccable comic timing." He often collaborated with Edwards on later films. His most significant serious part came in 1968 when he starred in the true-life drama The Boston Strangler, which some consider his "last major film role." The part reinforced his reputation as a serious actor with his "chilling portrayal" of serial killer Albert DeSalvo. He gained 30 pounds and had his face "rebuilt" with a false nose to look like the real DeSalvo. Curtis was the father of actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis by his first wife, actress Janet Leigh.

Bernard Schwartz (Nova York, 3 de juny de 1925 - Henderson, Las Vegas, 29 de setembre de 2010), més conegut com a Tony Curtis, fou un actor de cinema estatunidenc. Acostumat als papers de playboy en comèdies lleugeres, va saber tanmateix ensenyar que era capaç de sortir-se'n en un registre dramàtic. Ferit durant la guerra, se li atorgà una beca que li permeté inscriure's en un curs d'art dramàtic a Nova York. Fou en el transcurs d'una obra teatral, Golden Boy, on va ser localitzat per un agent de la Universal, que el va fer signar un contracte de set anys. Arribà a Hollywood el 1948, amb 23 anys. La seva primera gran pel·lícula és Trapeci, amb Burt Lancaster, el 1956, que rebé diversos premis. La seva actuació dramàtica no passà inadvertida. L'any següent, forma amb Lancaster un duo per a una pel·lícula frontissa en la seva carrera, Sweet Smell of Success, que el consagrà veritablement a Hollywood. Retirat del cinema i de la televisió, Tony Curtis va iniciar als anys 80 una carrera de pintor.

Tony Curtis (* 3. Juni 1925 in New York City; † 29. September 2010 in Henderson, Nevada), bürgerlich Bernard Schwartz, war ein US-amerikanischer Filmschauspieler, Maler, Autor und Künstler. Curtis zählte zu den großen Hollywood-Stars. Filmgeschichte schrieb er unter anderem an der Seite von Marilyn Monroe und Jack Lemmon in dem Komödienklassiker Manche mögen’s heiß von Billy Wilder.

Bernard Schwartz, dit Tony Curtis, est un acteur et producteur américain. Acteur incontournable des années 1950 et 1960, il est entré dans la légende du cinéma grâce à ses rôles dans Le Grand Chantage, Les Vikings, Spartacus et surtout Certains l'aiment chaud, qu'il a tourné aux côtés de Jack Lemmon et de Marilyn Monroe. Habitué des rôles de playboy dans des comédies légères, il a su toutefois montrer sa capacité à jouer dans un registre dramatique, notamment dans L'Étrangleur de Boston. Il est également connu pour sa participation à la série télévisée Amicalement Vôtre avec Roger Moore. Retiré du cinéma depuis les années 1980, il s'adonnait principalement à la peinture et à la photographie. Copyright Wikipedia.

Tony Curtis (3 giugno 1925 – 29 settembre 2010) è stato un attore cinematografico americano la cui carriera si è estesa per sei decenni, ma ha avuto la sua massima popolarità negli anni '50 e nei primi anni '60. Ha recitato in oltre 100 film in ruoli che coprono una vasta gamma di generi, dalla commedia leggera al dramma serio. Negli ultimi anni, Curtis fece numerose apparizioni televisive. Sebbene i suoi primi ruoli cinematografici fossero in parte dovuto al suo aspetto, nella seconda metà degli anni '50 divenne una presenza cinematografica di rilievo e forte. Iniziò a dimostrare di essere un "ottimo attore drammatico", avendo la versatilità per recitare in numerosi ruoli drammatici e comici. Nei suoi primi ruoli recitò in una serie di film "mediocri", tra cui avventure da capaccia, western, commedie leggere, film sportivi e un musical. Tuttavia, quando recitò in Houdini (1953) con la moglie Janet Leigh, "il suo primo successo chiaro", osserva il critico David Thomson, la sua recitazione era migliorata enormemente. Ottenne il suo primo serio riconoscimento come abile attore drammatico in Sweet Smell of Success (1957) insieme al co-protagonista Burt Lancaster. L'anno successivo fu nominato all'Oscar come miglior attore in un altro dramma, The Defiant Ones (1958). Curtis offrì poi quella che molti ritengono la sua migliore interpretazione, in un ruolo completamente diverso, la commedia Some Like It Hot (1959). Thomson lo definisce un "film scandaloso" ed è stato votato il film più divertente della storia da un sondaggio condotto dall'American Film Institute. È interpretato da Jack Lemmon e Marilyn Monroe, ed è stato diretto da Billy Wilder. Seguì la commedia di Blake Edwards Operation Petticoat (1959) con Cary Grant. Erano entrambe "commedie frenetiche" e mostravano "il suo impeccabile tempismo comico." Spesso collaborò con Edwards in film successivi. Il suo ruolo serio più significativo arrivò nel 1968, quando fu protagonista del dramma vero The Boston Strangler, che alcuni considerano il suo "ultimo ruolo importante al cinema". Il ruolo rafforzò la sua reputazione di attore serio con la sua "inquietante interpretazione" del serial killer Albert DeSalvo. Ha preso 30 libbre e si è fatto "ricostruire" il viso con un naso finto per assomigliare al vero DeSalvo. Curtis era padre delle attrici Jamie Lee Curtis e Kelly Curtis dalla sua prima moglie, l'attrice Janet Leigh.

Tony Curtis,nome artístico de Bernard Schwartz, (Nova York, 3 de junho de 1925 — Las Vegas, 29 de setembro de 2010) foi um ator norte-americano, popular desde as décadas de 1950 e 1960 por seu trabalho no cinema tendo participado de mais de cem filmes desde 1949. Curtis lamentava nunca ter ganho um Oscar e considera que o mundo do cinema jamais reconheceu verdadeiramente seu trabalho, mas conquistou diversas honrarias e tem uma estrela na Calçada da Fama de Hollywood. Faleceu em 29 de setembro de 2010. A notícia foi divulgada pela filha, a também atriz Jamie Lee Curtis.

То́ни Кёртис (настоящее имя - Бернард Шварц) - американский киноактёр, пользовавшийся широкой популярностью в конце 1950-х и начале 1960-х годов. Номинант на премии «Оскар», «Золотой глобус» и «BAFTA» в категории «Лучшая мужская роль» в фильме «Скованные одной цепью». Актёр сыграл более чем в ста фильмах очень разные роли, от лёгких комедий до серьёзных драм. В числе известных актёрских работ Кёртиса такие фильмы, как «В джазе только девушки», «Сладкий запах успеха», «Большие гонки», «Скованные одной цепью» и «Викинги». На закате карьеры Тони Кёртис много времени уделял телевидению.

Acting (185)

From Roger Moore with Love
From Roger Moore with Love2024 · Self (archive footage)
Cinematic Persuasion
Cinematic Persuasion2024 · Danny Wilde
Harry Belafonte - Zwischen Calypso und Gerechtigkeit
Harry Belafonte - Zwischen Calypso und Gerechtigkeit2022 · Self
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom2022 · Self (archive footage)
Rat Pack
Rat Pack2022 · Self (archive footage)
The Persuaders 40th Anniversary Event!
The Persuaders 40th Anniversary Event!2021 · Danny Wilde
Tony Curtis - The Persuader
Tony Curtis - The Persuader2021 · Self
The Jewels of the Salton Sea
The Jewels of the Salton Sea2019 · Self
A Killer's Emotions: Tony Curtis on Richard Fleischer's the Boston Strangler
A Killer's Emotions: Tony Curtis on Richard Fleischer's the Boston Strangler2018 · Self
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder2018 · Shell Oil Junior
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder2018 · Shell Oil Junior
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder2018 · Josephine
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder2018 · Josephine
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder2018 · Joe
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder
An Informal Conversation with Billy Wilder2018 · Joe
Amicalement Votre, Hollywood au service de sa majesté
Amicalement Votre, Hollywood au service de sa majesté2017 · Danny Wilde
The Fabulous Allan Carr
The Fabulous Allan Carr2017 · Self (archive footage)
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire
Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire2014 · Self - Actor (archive footage)
Brasch - Das Wünschen und das Fürchten
Brasch - Das Wünschen und das Fürchten2011 · Self
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom2011 · Self
Unlawful Killing
Unlawful Killing2011 · Self - Actor, Friend of Dodi
Marilyn Monroe - Tod einer Ikone
Marilyn Monroe - Tod einer Ikone2010 · Self
Heroes of Jules Verne Festival
Heroes of Jules Verne Festival2010 · Self
Tony Curtis erzählt...
Tony Curtis erzählt...2010 · Self
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff2010 · Eric (archive footage) (uncredited)
Marilyn Monroe - Ich möchte geliebt werden
Marilyn Monroe - Ich möchte geliebt werden2010 · Self
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel2009 · Self
Secrets of Life
Secrets of Life2009 · Self
David & Fatima
David & Fatima2008 · Mr. Schwartz
The Jill & Tony Curtis Story
The Jill & Tony Curtis Story2008 · Self
The Blacksmith and the Carpenter
The Blacksmith and the Carpenter2007 · God
The Morning After: Remembering the Persuaders!
The Morning After: Remembering the Persuaders!2006 · Self
The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'
The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'2006 · Self
Where's Marty?
Where's Marty?2006 · Self
The Making of 'Some Like It Hot'
The Making of 'Some Like It Hot'2006 · Self
Billy Wilder Speaks
Billy Wilder Speaks2006 · Self
Marilyn's Man
Marilyn's Man2004 · Archive Footage
Hollywood Legenden
Hollywood Legenden2004 · Self
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy
Hugh Hefner: American Playboy2003 · Self
One Less Tear
One Less Tear2003 · Self
The Untitled Star Wars Mockumentary
The Untitled Star Wars Mockumentary2003 · Self
Tony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot'
Tony Curtis on 'Some Like It Hot'2001 · Self
Rescued from the Closet
Rescued from the Closet2001 · Self
Memories from the Sweet Sue's
Memories from the Sweet Sue's2001 · Josephine
Play It to the Bone
Play It to the Bone1999 · Tony Curtis (Ringside Fan)
Hollywood: Wild in the Streets
Hollywood: Wild in the Streets1999 · Self - Party footage
Louis & Frank
Louis & Frank1998 · Lenny Star Springer
Caboblanco: Introduction and Tony Curtis' Parting Words
Caboblanco: Introduction and Tony Curtis' Parting Words1998 · Self
Roxanne's Best Christmas Ever
Roxanne's Best Christmas Ever1998 · Bernard
Alien X Factor
Alien X Factor1997 · Dr. Lancaster
Elvis Meets Nixon
Elvis Meets Nixon1997 · Tony Curtis
Stargames
Stargames1997 · King Fendel
Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball
Bounty Hunters 2: Hardball1997 · Wald
50, 000, 000 Joe Franklin Fans Can't Be Wrong
50, 000, 000 Joe Franklin Fans Can't Be Wrong1997 · Self
Brittle Glory
Brittle Glory1996 · Jack Steele
The Celluloid Closet
The Celluloid Closet1996 · Self
The Hollywood Collection: Roger Moore, A Matter of Class
The Hollywood Collection: Roger Moore, A Matter of Class1995 · Self
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Roger Moore: A Matter of Class1995 · Self
The Immortals
The Immortals1995 · Dominic
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor1994 · Johnny Steele

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