Tony Curtis was an American actor whose career spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more than 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama. His most notable performances include roles in 'Some Like It Hot,' 'The Defiant Ones,' and 'Spartacus.' Beyond his film career, he was also a painter and the father of actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis.