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hollywood legend tony curtis dies at 85 a look back

!!HOLLYWOOD LEGEND TONY CURTIS DIES AT 85: A LOOK BACK!!

Curtis appeared in more than 140 Hollywood films during his career Matt Lauer talks to actor Tony Curtis about his new book "American Prince: A Memoir." Oscar-nominated actor Tony Curtis has died at age 85, the Clark County, Nev., coroner said Thursday. Coroner Mike Murphy said the 85-year-old actor died at 9:25 pm MDT Wednesday at his Las Vegas area home of a cardiac arrest. Entertainment Tonight first reported the news of Curtis's death, citing a representative for the actor's daughter, Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis is perhaps best known for his comedic turn in in Billy Wilder's "Some Like It Hot" with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. He also received an Oscar nomination in 1959 for "The Defiant Ones," in which he starred with Sidney Poitier. His film credits also include "Spartacus," "The Outsider" and "The Sweet Smell of Success" before he turned almost exclusively to comedic roles. Born Bernard Schwartz in New York City on June 3, 1925, Curtis grew up in the city's Bronx section. He joined the US Navy in 1943 and upon his release he returned to New York City to attend acting classes. A contract with Universal Pictures took him to Hollywood, where he made his debut in 1948's "Criss Cross."

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