!!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 p.m. 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 U.S. 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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[BananaSandwich1]

dumbass interevewiers talk too fast

[ricadrew]

He made some great movies, no doubt.

[EddieLancaster11]

TONY CURTIS, AMERICAN PRINCE - 1925 - FOREVER!

[jazzyjane58]

Very attractive man in his day - a great actor. Someone I would like to have an afternoon tea with just to listen to his life experiences and stories. hope he went peacefully.

[SNAKEEYESSAM]

r.i.p. bernard "tony curtis" shwartz.

[rickllano]

@StreetKnight1 

[eddiesteele]

R.I.P Tony xx

[proyarik]

I form Russia and I've seen movies with this actor. Ye was really wonderfull! My condolences.

[spagandtuna]

How can anyone not like Tony C? He wasn't really a great actor, although in addition to Sweet Smell/Some Like It/Defiant and the others already mentioned he was also pretty good in the Boston Strangler, but he remained a very cool, open minded, intellectually sharp guy who also knew a lot about Holywood and shared his knowledge as often as he was asked. He also seemed forever young and that's how I'll remember him. RIP BERNIE aka TONY!!!

[TiMeCapsule123]

RIP ) ;