Subject: Tony Curtis Dies of Cardiac Arrest
Posted by: Deunan
Date: Sep 30 10
One of my favorite actors has passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada.
Bye, Tony. Thanks for "Some Like It Hot" most of all.
"In 2000, an American Film Institute survey of the funniest films in history ranked "Some Like It Hot" at No. 1. Curtis — famously imitating Cary Grant's accent — and Jack Lemmon play jazz musicians who dress up as women to escape retribution after witnessing a gangland massacre.
In 2002, Curtis toured in "Some Like It Hot" — a revised and retitled version of the 1972 Broadway musical "Sugar," which was based on the film. In the touring show, the actor graduated to the role of Osgood Fielding III, the part played in the movie by Joe E. Brown."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100930/ap_on_en_mu/us_obit_tony_curtis
Posted by: Deunan
Date: Sep 30 10
One of my favorite actors has passed away at his home in Henderson, Nevada.
Bye, Tony. Thanks for "Some Like It Hot" most of all.
"In 2000, an American Film Institute survey of the funniest films in history ranked "Some Like It Hot" at No. 1. Curtis — famously imitating Cary Grant's accent — and Jack Lemmon play jazz musicians who dress up as women to escape retribution after witnessing a gangland massacre.
In 2002, Curtis toured in "Some Like It Hot" — a revised and retitled version of the 1972 Broadway musical "Sugar," which was based on the film. In the touring show, the actor graduated to the role of Osgood Fielding III, the part played in the movie by Joe E. Brown."
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100930/ap_on_en_mu/us_obit_tony_curtis
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little lady
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I am sorry he has gone I also loved Some Like it Hot. Reply #1. Sep 30 10, 8:01 AM |
Deunan 
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I remember during The 1995 Comedy Awards, Jon Lovitz grabbed Jamie Lee's (Tony and Janet's daughter) "money maker" and in return Jamie Lee grabbed a body part of Jon Lovitz. Papa Tony applauded his daughter and gave her a standing ovation. I believe Jon was quite surprised at Jamie Lee's response to his actions. I have a desire to watch "Some Like It Hot" once again...along with some of his other work. Reply #2. Sep 30 10, 10:14 AM |
Lochalsh
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Deunan, I just checked on hulu.com, and, while the site doesn't have the entire movie, there are some choice clips there. Reply #3. Sep 30 10, 10:49 AM |
| Deunan
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Thanks. I plan to either check it out from the library or buy the movie. As much as I love it, I may as well add it to our collection. Reply #4. Sep 30 10, 11:13 AM |
| Lochalsh
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Deunan, I was just offering an appetizer... :) Reply #5. Sep 30 10, 11:22 AM |
lesley153
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Some Like it Hot is one of my favourite films. Monroe, Lemmon and Curtis were all a joy to watch. Shame he's gone but he's left behind a vast body of work for us to remember him by. (I remember seeing Jon Lovitz in an episode of the Simpsons, as Homer's rival for Marge's affections. He was not a sympathetic character - perhaps with good reason?) Reply #6. Sep 30 10, 11:26 AM |
| lesley153
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Found it - nice one, Jamie Lee! http://videosift.com/video/Jon-Lovitz-Grabs-Jamie-Lee-Curtiss-money-maker Reply #7. Sep 30 10, 11:28 AM |
| Deunan
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I never said I wasn't planning on visiting hulu, Lochalsh. Reply #8. Sep 30 10, 11:37 AM |
| Deunan
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Apparently Tony had been ill for a while and decided to come home rather than be in the hospital. Reply #9. Oct 01 10, 8:42 PM |
| Lochalsh
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Deunan, I knew you might visit hulu. I'm not sure why you're being querulous again about a gracious gesture. Oh, well. Reply #10. Oct 01 10, 10:31 PM |
lout62001
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It is too bad that such a great star has passed away. The above mentioned movies were quite good. There were other ones that I enjoyed also, such as Houdini and The Boston Strangler. Reply #11. Oct 02 10, 7:07 AM |
| Deunan
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"Deunan, I was just offering an appetizer... :)" It is not I who is being recalcitrant. Reply #12. Oct 02 10, 7:40 AM |
| Deunan
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Oh, I had forgotten about Houdini. Thanks for the reminder. Now I remember how I became interested in Houdini. Cool! Reply #13. Oct 02 10, 7:47 AM |
| lesley153
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Settle down, children; here's three and a bit very nice minutes from the film. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKlfa3LKows Reply #14. Oct 02 10, 8:01 AM |
| Deunan
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Booyah! Reply #15. Oct 02 10, 1:56 PM |
| Deunan
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"LAS VEGAS – Celebrities, fans, friends and family members will say goodbye to Tony Curtis during public funeral services to celebrate the movie star's life." "Curtis' wife, Jill Curtis, planned to eulogize her husband of 16 years Monday in Las Vegas, longtime friend and pallbearer Gene Kilroy told The Associated Press." "The 85-year-old Oscar-nominated actor who starred in such films as "The Defiant Ones," "Spartacus" and "Some Like It Hot" died Wednesday at his home in Henderson after suffering cardiac arrest." "Known for shifting from a pigeonholed pretty boy in the late 1940s and early 1950s to a serious actor, Curtis reshaped himself over decades of work and make himself impossible to typecast. The transformation was completed in 1957's "Sweet Smell of Success," in which he played a sleazy press agent who is manipulated by a ruthless newspaper columnist (Burt Lancaster)." "In person, Kilroy said, Curtis loved giving friends and fans extra touches that made their face-to-face moments more memorable." "He had a certain way of making everybody feel like they were Spartacus," Kilroy said." "An hourlong funeral is to be followed by burial and then a reception for 200 invited guests at the Luxor hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip." "Kilroy, an executive at the casino, said billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, actor Kirk Douglas and singer Phyllis McGuire are among seven honorary pallbearers." "Jamie Lee Curtis, Curtis' daughter from his first marriage with "Psycho" actress Janet Leigh, is among family members expected to attend." "She was estranged from her father for a long period, but they eventually reconciled and Curtis took pride in her on-screen credits that include "Perfect," "Halloween," "True Lies" and new comedy "You Again."" "She said in a statement that her father leaves behind a "legacy of great performances in movies and in his paintings and assemblages."" "Curtis was born Bernard Schwartz in the Bronx in 1925. His father wanted to be an actor, but was hindered by his heavy accent." "Curtis found refuge in movies at age 12 after his younger brother was killed in a traffic accident. He served on a submarine during World War II, then enrolled in drama school on the G.I. Bill. An agent lined up an audition with Universal, and Curtis signed a seven-year contract starting at $100 a week at age 23." "The studio gave him a new name: Anthony Curtis, taken from his favorite novel, "Anthony Adverse," and the Anglicized name of a favorite uncle. He later shortened it to Tony Curtis." Reply #16. Oct 04 10, 7:16 AM |
Cymruambyth
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85 is a grand old age, and we still have his movies to enjoy. My favourite Curtis films are 'Some Like it Hot' with Curtis displaying a delightful comedic ability and 'The Sweet Smell of Success' in which he gives us a brilliant performance with dramatic depth. A versatile actor who rose above the 'pretty boy' label. RIP, Bernard! Reply #17. Oct 04 10, 8:53 AM |
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