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Jamie Lee Curtis

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Key facts

Name Jamie Lee Curtis[1]
Born November 22, 1958[1]
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.[2]
Occupation actress, author[1]
Award Academy Award for best supporting actress[2]

Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and author.

Context

Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and author who first gained recognition in horror films, particularly *Halloween*, and later won an Academy Award for her role in *Everything Everywhere All at Once* (2022) [2]. She is the daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh and has also made a name for herself as a children’s author [1].

Documented claims

  • Jamie Lee Curtis rose to fame in horror films, notably *Halloween* (1978), and later took on comedic and action roles. [2]
  • She won the Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role in *Everything Everywhere All at Once* (2022). [2]
  • Curtis is the daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. [2]
  • She is also known as a children’s author. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Jamie Lee Curtis known for?

She is known for her roles in horror films like *Halloween* and for winning the Academy Award for best supporting actress for *Everything Everywhere All at Once* [2].

Who are Jamie Lee Curtis's parents?

Her parents are actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh [2].

Sources

  1. Jamie Lee Curtis — lemelson.mit.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Jamie Lee Curtis: Biography, Oscar-Winning Actor, Scream Queen — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People