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From 2015 to 2016, Curtis had a lead role as Cathy Munsch on the Fox satirical horror comedy series Scream Queens, which aired for two seasons. Curtis filmed an intricate homage to her mother's classic shower scene in Psycho in a season one episode.
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Jamie Lee Curtis was born on November 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of legendary actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She got her big break at acting in 1978 when she won the role of Laurie Strode in Halloween (1978). After that, she became famous for roles in movies like Trading Places (1983), Perfect (1985) and A Fish Called Wa...
Her paternal grandparents were Hungarian Jewish immigrants, while two of her maternal great-grandparents were Danish.
Jamie Lee served as an honorary chairperson for the Building Resilience for Young Children Dealing with Trauma program held at the Shakespeare Theatre - Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C. She was an inspiration for the youth that were celebrated. Curtis was also given an award from US Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Seb...
- November 22, 1958
Aug 17, 2023 · From her mesmerizing film debut as Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise to roles in modern works like Knives Out (2019) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), here are our picks for ...
Actress: Halloween. Jamie Lee Curtis was born on November 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of legendary actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She got her big break at acting in 1978 when she won the role of Laurie Strode in Halloween (1978).
Oct 4, 2022 · How Jamie Lee Curtis Followed Her Mother's Fright-Filled Footsteps to Stardom. Eighteen years after Janet Leigh personified the terror of 'Psycho,' Curtis showcased her impressive lung power...
May 17, 2024 · Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and author who first rose to fame with a series of popular horror movies, most notably Halloween (1978) and its sequels, and who later found success with comedic and action roles. In 2023 she won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her.
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Sep 30, 2020 · The actress, author and activist — and daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh — has launched a new charity benefitting Children's Hospital. By Jason Sheeler. Published on September 30, 2020 ...
