Jamie Lee Curtis

Born

1958

From

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also:
Actress
Producer
Director

128

Credits on file

Decades active

Awards

Upcoming

In short · Acting since 1971, 6 decades active, 128 credits, 2 Academy Award wins.

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2028
Upcoming
Murder, She Wrote
Jul 5
In the news
Jason Moore on 'Elle' and 'Murder, She Wrote' Film Adaptation
“Jason Moore, a film, television, and Broadway director, is known for his work on the Prime Video series 'Elle,' a prequel to 'Legally Blonde.' He directed the first two episodes of the series and is also working on the upcoming film adaptation of 'Murder, She Wrote.' The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Jessica Fletcher, a role she previously portrayed in the original series. Moore has shared insights into the creative process behind 'Elle,' including Reese Witherspoon's set visit and the use of archival-only wardrobe for Season 2. Fans of the original series can expect a continuation of the beloved characters and storylines in the new film.”
May 30
In the news
Kelly Curtis, Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
“Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, has died at the age of 69. Her passing was confirmed by Jamie Lee Curtis through a Facebook post. Curtis shared that her sister passed away peacefully at home in nature. Known for her role in 'The Sentinel,' Kelly Curtis was a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her family's announcement emphasized the serene and natural circumstances of her death, highlighting the close bond between the sisters. The news has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues.”
May 30
In the news
Kelly Curtis, Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
“Kelly Curtis, daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, was an actress who appeared in the foreign films 'Magic Sticks' and 'The Devil's Daughter.' She was the sister of actress Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis passed away at the age of 69.”
2022
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role
1994
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

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Biography

Jamie Lee Curtis was born on November 22 1958 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She gained her first major role in 1978 as Laurie Strode in *Halloween* (1978). Subsequent film credits include *Trading Places* (1983), *Perfect* (1985) and *A Fish Called Wanda* (1988). In 1994 she appeared in the action film *True Lies*, for which she received a Golden Globe Award. Her television work includes an appearance on *Buck Rogers in the 25th Century* (1979) and the title role in *Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story* (1981). She co‑starred with Richard Lewis in the ABC sitcom *Anything But Love* (1989). In 1998 she returned as Laurie Strode in *Halloween H20: 20 Years Later*. Curtis served as honorary chairperson for the Building Resilience for Young Children Dealing with Trauma program at the Shakespeare Theatre – Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and received an award from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman for her charitable work on behalf of children and children's books.