Author Topic: R.I.P. Tony Curtis (Read 687 times)

Elano · « **on:** September 30, 2010, 04:54:23 AM »

Actor Tony Curtis dies at 85
Best known for his role in 'Some Like it Hot,' he appeared in more than 100 films and was nominated for an Oscar for 'The Defiant Ones.'

Tony Curtis, the dashingly handsome film star of the 1950s and `60s who is best remembered for his hilarious turn in drag in Billy Wilder's classic comedy "Some Like It Hot" and for his dramatic roles in "The Defiant Ones" and "Sweet Smell of Success," died Wednesday night. He was 85.

Curtis died at his Las Vegas home at midnight, ACB News reported, quoting his business manager and family spokesman, Preston Ahearn.

One of Hollywood's most durable actors, Curtis appeared in more than 100 movies and was nominated for a best actor Oscar for the "The Defiant Ones," the 1958 convict escape film in which he was chained to his co-star, Sidney Poitier.

JohnnyL · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2010, 01:39:28 PM »

Damn. Hadn't even heard he'd died 'til just now. R.I.P.

white Boy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2010, 03:57:44 PM »

yea, he's old, still a shame, some like it hot is one of my favs.

Sikotic™ · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2010, 07:32:25 PM »

I honestly thought he died a long time ago. RIP to him.

C-BLUE · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:46:53 PM »

Didn't Tony Curtis fucc Monroe? I think he did. RIP Tony Curtis

doggfather · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2010, 11:55:13 PM »

Quote from: white Boy on September 30, 2010, 03:57:44 PM

yea, he's old, still a shame, some like it hot is one of my favs.

+1
mine too
I watchin every year once.

JMan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2010, 03:10:09 AM »

yeah some like it hot is a classic, its only 1 in a handful of black n white films id actually still watch today.. RIP to a great actor.

JohnnyL · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2010, 07:00:16 PM »

Quote from: C-BLUE on September 30, 2010, 11:46:53 PM

Didn't Tony Curtis fucc Monroe? I think he did. RIP Tony Curtis

Yes he did. He also had a thing with Natalie Wood. He'd also been married 6 times: Janet Leigh (1951 - 1962); Christine Kaufmann (1963-1968); Leslie Allen (April 20, 1968 - 1982); Andria Savio (1983 - 1992); Lisa Deutsch (February 28, 1993 - 1994); Jill Vandenberg Curtis (November 6, 1998 - September 29, 2010; his death).
Dude definitely seemed to have a thing for the ladies. Of course, who wouldn't want to get with Marylin Monroe, Nataliie Wood, or Janet Leigh?