Legendary American actor Tony Curtis died at the age of 85
Tony Curtis is well known for his roles saxophonist Joe is in love with the heroine Marilyn Monroe in the movie 'Some Like It Hot' and the athlete of the Great Leslie in the comedy 'The Great Race'. Tony Curtis (real name - Bernard Schwartz) made its debut on the big screen in early 1940. All in all an actor about 120 roles in film. In the 1950-1960's, he is one of the most popular and successful actors of American cinema.
Tony Curtis starred in such films as 'Spartacus,' Stanley KubrickStanley Kubrick's 'The Vikings', 'The Kings hit the road', 'Chained Together' (for this role, he was nominated for an Oscar), 'Houdini', 'Raiders of the Kansas City', Mafia Princess', The Mirror Crack'd'. Played by Tony Curtis and Hollywood film adaptation of the Russian classics, performing the role of Andrew in 'Taras Bulba'.Actor, until recently, went on to star in a movie.
His last role he played in the thriller 'Morella', which will be released in theaters in 2011.
Tony about Elvis:
Elvis Presley went on the record to credit his famous, rolling coif hairdo to Curtis' influence. 'Elvis and I knew each other, but not very well. And that's what we handed to each other, to give it to the next generation. It was like the Olympic relay races. It's important that members of the younger generation continue to have hair like that'.
Taken from a recent interview at the BFI southbank in the UK, Tony Curtis talks about meeting Elvis on movie set.
AW: You also had a legendary haircut. I'm wearing my Elvis tie because you gave Elvis the haircut.
TC: Yes, Elvis raised his hair like mine. I was making a picture at Paramount, and Elvis was on the lot. He had these big trailers, about a hundred feet long. I liked to get out, put on a sweater and shorts and walk around on the backlot, it was a lot of fun. I'd look at the sets and think where I remembered that from. I was immersed in movies, I just love them, and look at what a break they gave me. Made me a fortune. It's fabulous. So I walked by his trailer, the door opened, I looked up, and there was Elvis. And he grabs me and pulls me in. And he said, 'Mr Curtis, I want you to know what a fan I am. I used to watch your movies in Tennessee'. And I said, 'Please, don't call me Mr Curtis'. And this handsome kid looks at me and said, 'So what do you want me to call you?' And I said, 'Just call me Tony'. And I said, 'So what do I call you?' And he said, 'Mr Presley'. [audience laughs] Bam, was he funny. We had a great time together.
Tony's Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 4th at 11am at the Palm Mortuary on Eastern Blvd in Las Vegas, NV. His service is open to the public and to all of his loving fans and friends.
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