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Jamie Lee Curtis Biography (Best Known for Her Roles in the Films: 'True Lies' and the 'Halloween' Series)

Birthday: November 22, 1958 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Santa Monica, California, United States

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Jamie Lee Curtis is an American big screen and television actress and also a writer. She came to formally known as Baroness, ‘Lady Haden-Guest’ following her husband’s inheritance of the Barony. Her debut film ‘Halloween’ where she essayed the role of Laurie Strode was a hit and establishing her as a noted actress in the horror genre. Eventually, her remarkable performance in the film landed her other films in the genre including ‘Terror Train’, ‘The Fog’, ‘Roadgames’ and ‘Halloween II’. She earned the title of ‘scream queen’ for her characterisations in horror films. Later she excelled in the comedy genre with equal success and received favourable reviews which established her as a versatile actress. Some of her finest comedy films are ‘Trading Places’, “A Fish Called Wanda’ and ‘True Lies’. Her noted work on television includes series such as ‘Operation Petticoat’, ‘Anything But Love’, ‘NCIS’ and ‘New Girl’. She has done several television movies starting from ‘She's in the Army Now’ and moving on with ‘The Heidi Chronicles’, ‘Nicholas' Gift’ and ‘Only Human’. At present she plays Dean Cathy Munsch, the lead role in the series ‘Scream Queens’ that is aired on ‘FOX’. She has authored many children’s books including ‘When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Old's Memoir of Her Youth’ and ‘Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day’ that not only received critical acclaim but also won over the readers. Jamie Lee Curtis has bagged several awards including the ‘BAFTA Award’, ‘Golden Globe Award’, ‘Saturn Award’ and ‘American Comedy Award’.

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Birthday: November 22, 1958 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Santa Monica, California, United States

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Age: 67 Years, 67 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Christopher Guest

father: Tony Curtis

mother: Janet Leigh

siblings: Alexandra Curtis, Allegra Curtis, Ben Curtis, Kelly Curtis, Nicholas Curtis

children: Annie Guest, Thomas Guest

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Notable Alumni: University Of The Pacific

Ancestry: German American, Danish American, Hungarian American

U.S. State: California

City: Santa Monica, California

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education: University Of The Pacific

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  Does Jamie Lee Curtis have any children?

  Yes, Jamie Lee Curtis has two children, Annie and Thomas, with her husband, Christopher Guest.

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  How many movies has Jamie Lee Curtis been in?

  Jamie Lee Curtis has appeared in over 60 films throughout her career.

• 3

  Is Jamie Lee Curtis a natural redhead?

  No, Jamie Lee Curtis is not a natural redhead. She is actually a natural blonde and has dyed her hair for various roles.

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  What is Jamie Lee Curtis known for?

  Jamie Lee Curtis is best known for her roles in horror films, particularly the "Halloween" franchise, where she portrayed the character Laurie Strode.

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  Does Jamie Lee Curtis have any unique talents?

  Yes, Jamie Lee Curtis is known for her talent in playing the trumpet. She has showcased her trumpet skills in various performances over the years.

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American PeopleAmerican WomenAmerican ActressesSagittarius ActressesActresses Who Are In Their 60s Childhood & Early LifeJamie Lee Curtis was born on On November 22, 1958, in Santa Monica, California, to Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Both her parents were screen legends who got divorced in 1962.Actress Kelly Curtis is her older sister. Her other half-siblings were from her father’s side.She studied at the all-girl’s ‘Westlake School’ (presently ‘Harvard-Westlake School’) in Los Angeles and remained a cheerleader in the school along with Gigi Garner who went on to become a film producer. Thereafter, Jamie Lee Curtis attended the ‘Beverly Hills High School’.In 1976, she completed her graduation from ‘Choate Rosemary Hall’, Connecticut. Following her graduation she enrolled in the ‘University of the Pacific’ located at Stockton in California. She wanted to take social work as her major but after a semester she dropped out to pursue acting.Continue Reading Below