Born to Hollywood royalty--mother Janet Leigh and
father Tony Curtis--Jamie Lee Curtis made one of the most auspicious
film debuts ever as the resourceful heroine of John Carpenter's
slasher classic Halloween. Thus dubbed the Scream Queen for the
horror flicks that followed (Prom Night, etc.), Curtis finally
broke the mold by showing off her comic flair (and a little more)
in the 1983 hit Trading Places. Although she's equally adept at
drama, Curtis remains an extraordinarily gifted and sexy comedienne
who can get away with the most outlandish behavior. Her performances
in A Fish Called Wanda and True Lies showcase her physical comedy,
crack timing, and an emotional depth that has audiences rooting
for her to the very end. Jamie
Lee Curtis is married to the fifth baron of Saling--also known
as the actor Christopher Guest (Waiting for Guffman). Jamie
Lee Curtis films include
Halloween
A Fish Called Wanda
True Lies
The Heidi Chronicles
Trading Places
Blue Steel
Passion Play
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