Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958) is an American actress, producer, and children's author. Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, she is regarded as a scream queen, in addition to roles in comedies. Curtis has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award.The youngest daughter of actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, she made her television debut in a 1977 episode of the NBC drama series ''Quincy, M.E.''. Curtis made her film debut and rose to prominence with her portrayal of Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's slasher film ''Halloween'' (1978). A critical and commercial success, the film established Curtis as a scream queen and led to starring roles in the horror films ''The Fog'', ''Prom Night'', ''Terror Train'' (all 1980), and ''Roadgames'' (1981). She would reprise the role in six of the ''Halloween'' sequels, concluding with ''Halloween Ends'' in 2022.
Curtis's film work spans many genres outside of horror, including the comedies ''Trading Places'' (1983), for which she won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress, and ''A Fish Called Wanda'' (1988), for which she received a nomination for the BAFTA for Best Actress. She also starred as a workout instructor in the film ''Perfect'' (1985). She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Helen Tasker in James Cameron's ''True Lies'' (1994). Her other film credits include ''Freaky Friday'' (2003), ''Knives Out'' (2019), and ''Everything Everywhere All at Once'' (2022). Her performance in the latter earned Curtis multiple accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. As of 2023, her films have grossed over $2.5 billion at the box office.
Curtis received another Golden Globe for her portrayal of Hannah Miller on ABC's sitcom ''Anything but Love'' (1989–1992), and earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for the television film ''Nicholas' Gift'' (1998). She also starred in the Fox series ''Scream Queens'' (2015–2016), for which she received her seventh Golden Globe nomination. Curtis has written numerous children's books, including ''Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day'' (1998), which made ''The New York Times'' best-seller list. Provided by Wikipedia
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When I was little : a four-year-old's memoir of her youth / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Tell me again about the night I was born / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Today I feel silly & other moods that make my day / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Where do balloons go? : an uplifting mystery / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Tell me again about the night I was born / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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I'm gonna like me : letting off a little self-esteem / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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It's hard to be five : learning how to work my control panel / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Is there really a human race? / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Big words for little people / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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My mommy hung the moon : a love story / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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My brave year of firsts : tries, sighs, and high fives / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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This is me : a story of who we are & where we came from / by Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958-
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Ready to learn : Essential tips for early literacy
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