

In his earliest parts he acted in a string of "mediocre" films, including swashbucklers, westerns, light comedies, sports films, and a musical. He began proving himself to be a “fine dramatic actor,” having the range to act in numerous dramatic and comedy roles. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances.Īlthough 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 acted in over 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama.

Tony Curtis (J– September 29, 2010) was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s.
