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Tony Curtis was born Bernard Schwartz on June 3, 1925, in New York City and was a citizen of the United States. He passed away on September 29, 2010, in Henderson, Nevada. Curtis was a versatile individual with occupations in acting, writing, and painting. He was known for his work in the Western genre and also used the pseudonym Anthony Curtis.
Tony Curtis was educated at The New School, City College of New York, and Seward Park Campus. Curtis was father to three children: Jamie Lee Curtis, Kelly Curtis and Allegra Curtis. He was married to Janet Leigh.
During his lifetime, Tony Curtis received several awards for his service in World War II, including the Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.