Culture: RIP Tony Curtis: One of film’s most iconic stars, dead at 85
- An icon of film, with the roles to show for it. Tony Curtis spent a lot of time in the movies – he worked in them for around 60 years, and had a variety of roles under his belt. He starred in classics such as “Some Like it Hot” and “Spartacus.” He was nominated for a Golden Globe, an Emmy and an Oscar. And he had a daughter, Jamie Lee, who has become a huge star in her own right. That’s the legacy that Tony Curtis leaves. He died today at 85. source