Kelly Curtis
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Kelly Lee Curtis is an American actress.
She was born in Santa Monica, California
, the elder child of actors Tony Curtis
and Janet Leigh
and the sister of actress Jamie Lee Curtis
. Kelly Curtis began acting at the age of 27, playing Muffy in John Landis
' Trading Places
. Since her last acting appearance in 1999, she has worked as an assistant to Jamie Lee in the films Freaky Friday
and Christmas with the Kranks
.
She was born in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
, the elder child of actors Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Tony Curtis was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in over 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama...
and Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh , born Jeanette Helen Morrison, was an American actress. She was the wife of actor Tony Curtis from June 1951 to September 1962 and the mother of Kelly Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis....
and the sister of actress Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and author. Although she was initially known as a "scream queen" because of her starring roles in several horror films early in her career, such as Halloween, The Fog, Prom Night and Terror Train, Curtis has since compiled a body of work that spans many...
. Kelly Curtis began acting at the age of 27, playing Muffy in John Landis
John Landis
John David Landis is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.-Early life and career:...
' Trading Places
Trading Places
Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film, of the satire genre, directed by John Landis, starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. It tells the story of an upper class commodities broker and a homeless street hustler whose lives cross paths when they are unknowingly made part of an elaborate bet...
. Since her last acting appearance in 1999, she has worked as an assistant to Jamie Lee in the films Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday is a classic comedic children’s novel written by Mary Rodgers first published in the USA in 1972, and adapted for film several times.-Plot:...
and Christmas with the Kranks
Christmas with the Kranks
Christmas with the Kranks is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Joe Roth and starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis. The screenplay by Chris Columbus is based on the 2001 novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.-Plot:...
.
Films
- Christmas with the KranksChristmas with the KranksChristmas with the Kranks is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Joe Roth and starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis. The screenplay by Chris Columbus is based on the 2001 novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham.-Plot:...
, 2004, Assistant - Freaky FridayFreaky FridayFreaky Friday is a classic comedic children’s novel written by Mary Rodgers first published in the USA in 1972, and adapted for film several times.-Plot:...
, 2003, Assistant - Almost FamousAlmost FamousAlmost Famous is a 2000 musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe and telling the fictional story of a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine while covering the fictitious rock band Stillwater , and his efforts to get his first cover story published...
, 2000, Technical Advisor - June, 1998 (Short film)
- Mixed Blessings, 1998, Annie Weaver
- Singles, 1992, Associate Producer
- The Devil's DaughterThe Devil's Daughter (1991 film)The Devil's Daughter also known as The Sect and Demons 4 is a 1991 Italian horror film co-written and produced by Dario Argento and directed by Michele Soavi. The film stars Kelly Curtis and Herbert Lom.-Plot:Following a 70s set prologue, the film takes place in present day Frankfurt, Germany...
, 1991, Miriam Kreisl, starring role - Magic Sticks, 1987, Shirley, Actor
- Checkpoint, 1987, Joyce
- Trading PlacesTrading PlacesTrading Places is a 1983 American comedy film, of the satire genre, directed by John Landis, starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. It tells the story of an upper class commodities broker and a homeless street hustler whose lives cross paths when they are unknowingly made part of an elaborate bet...
, 1983, Muffy, Actor
Television
- Judging AmyJudging AmyJudging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly...
, Last Tango in Hartford, Leslie Wirth, 1999 - Lateline, Karp's Night Out, Shelly, 1998
- The SentinelThe Sentinel (TV series)The Sentinel is a Canadian-produced television series that aired on UPN in the United States from 1996 to 1999. It premiered on March 20, 1996, and ran for 65 episodes . The series later reaired on Syfy.-Plot and characters:...
, First season, Lt Carolyn Plummer, 1996 - Search and Rescue, 1994
- Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
episode "Captive PursuitCaptive Pursuit (DS9 episode)"Captive Pursuit" is the 6th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Plot:A damaged unidentified vessel from the Gamma Quadrant docks at Deep Space Nine for repairs...
", 1993, Miss Sarda - Silk Stalkings, Curtain Call, Sara, 1992
- False Arrest, 1991
- Thanksgiving Day, 1990
- Kojak: Ariana, 1989
- The EqualizerThe EqualizerThe Equalizer is an American television series that ran for four seasons, initially on CBS, between 1985 and 1989. It starred Edward Woodward as an aging New York vigilante with a mysterious past...
, No Place Like Home, Paula Whitaker, 1988 - The EqualizerThe EqualizerThe Equalizer is an American television series that ran for four seasons, initially on CBS, between 1985 and 1989. It starred Edward Woodward as an aging New York vigilante with a mysterious past...
, No Conscience, Vicki, 1986
External links
- Stockton honors legend Janet Leigh with plaza Jamie Lee and Kelly, retrieved 5/17/09
- "F is for ... Fealty,' Image of Kelly with her sister Jamie Lee in 2008, Time Magazine
- Psycho Tribute, images of Kelly with Janet Leigh at the film event
- Image of Kelly in Carmel, 2006
- Janet Leigh and Kelly Curtis at "It Runs in the Family" film premiere