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 …

Jan 1, 2026 · After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he studied drama and did some stage work before going in 1949 to Hollywood, where he adopted the name Tony Curtis.

May 16, 2025 · In several other early roles following Criss Cross, the actor was credited as Anthony Curtis. Soon, it was shortened to Tony Curtis from the early 1950’s and on.

In 1945, Curtis was honorably discharged from the navy, and when he realized that the GI Bill would allow him to go to acting school without paying for it, he now saw that his lifelong pipe …

Dec 24, 2024 · What other endeavors did Tony Curtis pursue after acting? In addition to acting, Tony Curtis reinvented himself as a fine art painter and authored two autobiographies during …

May 15, 2025 · In 1949 Tony got his first break being cast in a small part in the film "Sierra" - starring World War II legend Audie Murphy. In 1950 he was cast in "Winchester '73" alongside …

Dec 10, 2023 · The war comedy Operation Petticoat (1959), in which Tony Curtis played alongside Cary Grant, was another great moment in Curtis’ acting career: in the film, Cary …

Dec 17, 2024 · Tony Curtis Curtis enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as a submariner. After the war, he took advantage of the G.I. Bill, attending the Dramatic …

In 1960, Curtis played a supporting role in the epic historical drama Spartacus. His stardom and film career declined considerably after 1960. Subsequently, his most significant dramatic part …

After graduation and the bombing at Pearl harbor which began the United States' participation in World War II, he joined the United States navy and sought submarine duty based upon his …