Jamie Lee Curtis will be 64 years old in 2023. She was born on November 22, 1958. She was born and raised in Santa Monica, California, in a stable Christian family. She says that she is an American and that she is a Christian.
She finished elementary school in California at a Harvard Westlake School near her home. She then went to a nearby college in the United States and studied there until she got her diploma.
Since she was a little kid, she’s been more interested in acting and other extracurricular activities than in schoolwork.
Jamie Lee Curtis Biography Wiki
Nickname
Jamie
Gender
Female
Age
64 years old (in 2023)
Date of Birth
22 November 1958
Full Name
Jamie Lee Haden-Guest, Baroness Haden-Guest
Profession
Actress, Author and Activist
Nationality
American
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, United States.
Religion
Judaism
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
Hobbies
Acting
Education Qualification
School
Westlake School for Girls, Bel Air, California (1970), Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut, USA (1976).
College
University of the Pacific.
Educational Qualification
University Drop-Out.
Family & Relatives
Father
Tony Curtis
Mother
Janet Leigh
Brother
Nicholas Curtis, Ben Curtis.
Sister
Kelly Curtis, Allegra Curtis, Alexandra Curtis.
Husband / Children & More
Marital Status
Married
Husband
Christopher Guest
Son
Thomas Guest
Daughter
Annie Guest
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Body Measurements
37-25-34
Body type
Slim
Bra Size
37C
Waist Size
25 Inches
Hips Size
34 Inches
Height
5 Feet 8 Inches (1.73 m)
Weight
59 kg (130 lbs)
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Eye Color
BLue
Shoe Size
8.5 US
Dress Size
2 US
Jamie Lee Curtis Career
She began her acting career with single episodes in television series such as “Columbo” (1977), “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries” (1977), and “Charlie’s Angels” (1977). (1978).
In 1978, she portrayed Lt. Barbara Duran, a nurse in ‘Operation Petticoat,’ a 23-episode military comedy based on a 1959 film starring his father Tony Curtis. In the same year, she made her debut with the classic horror film ‘Halloween,’ which went on to become a major success and was deemed to have earned the most money as an independent film during that time period.
Her portrayal of Laurie Strode in ‘Halloween’ earned her praise and landed her roles in a number of horror films over the next few years. These movies include ‘The Fog,’ ‘Terror Train,’ and ‘Prom Night’ from 1980, as well as ‘Roadgames’ and ‘Halloween II’ from 1981. Her prominence in the genre earned her the moniker “scream queen.”
During the 1980s, she appeared in a number of television films, including ‘She’s in the Army Now’ (1981), ‘Money on the Side’ (1982), and ‘As Summers Die’ (1989). (1986).
In a more versatile move, she left the horror genre and portrayed Ophelia in the 1983 film ‘Trading Places,’ which showcased her comedic abilities. The film earned her the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and propelled her career forward.
She was able to shed her horror starlet image and embark on a variety of projects that received mixed reviews. In 1984, she starred in the films Love Letters, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, and Grandview, U.S.A. In 1985, she starred opposite John Travolta in the film Perfect. 1987 saw the release of her films “A Man in Love,” “Amazing Grace and Chuck,” and “Dominick and Eugene.”
For her role as Wanda Gershwitz in the 1988 comedy film ‘A Fish Called Wanda,’ she was nominated for the ‘BAFTA Award’ and the ‘Golden Globe Award.
She won the ‘Festival du Film Policier de Cognac Special Mention Award’ for acting performance and the ‘Mystfest Film Festival Award for Best Actress’ for her role as Megan Turner in the 1989 film ‘Blue Steel’.
She portrayed Hannah Miller on the sitcom ‘Anything But Love’ from 1989 to 1992, opposite the comedian Richard Lewis. In 1989, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Television Series.
Her 90s films include “Queens Logic” (1991), “My Girl” (1991), “Forever Young” (1992), “My Girl 2” (1994), “Mother’s Boys” (1994), “Homegrown” (1998), and “Virus” (1999). In 1992, she served on the jury of the Cannes Film Festival.
This talented actress is also a well-known author of children’s books who has garnered positive reviews from both readers and critics. Her work with children began in 1993 with the publication of “When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Memoir Old’s of Her Youth.” HarperCollins Children’s Books publishes her books, which feature illustrations by Laurel Cornell.
In 1994, she portrayed Arnold Schwarzenegger in the action thriller film ‘True Lies’ with great success. For her performance, she was awarded the ‘Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy,’ the ‘Saturn Award for Best Actress,’ and the ‘American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture.’
In addition to her success on the big screen, she continued to explore television movies, including the 1995 adaptation of Wendy Wasserstein’s play The Heidi Chronicles. She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her portrayal of Heidi Holland.
In 1996, following the adoption of her first child, Annie, she penned her second book, “Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born.”
Her 1998 book “Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day” was on the ‘New York Times’ bestseller list for ten weeks. In the same year, she was nominated for a “Primetime Emmy Award” for her performance as Maggie Green in “Nicholas’ Gift.”
In 1998, she reprised her role as Laurie Strode / Keri Tate in the horror film ‘Halloween H20: 20 Years Later’, following the release of ‘Halloween: Resurrection’ in 2002.
Her supporting roles as Rona Mace in “Drowning Mona” and Louisa Pendel in “The Tailor of Panorama” were outstanding (2001).
In 2003, she starred alongside Lindsey Lohan in the ‘Disney’ film ‘Freaky Friday,’ which was a box office success. The film garnered her nominations for the ‘Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy,’ the ‘Saturn Award for Best Actress,’ and the ‘Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.’
In addition to acting in films and television series, she has authored a number of additional books. Some of these include ‘I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem’ (2002), ‘It’s Hard to Be Five: Learning How to Use My Control Panel’ (2004), and ‘My Mom Hung the Moon: A Love Story’ (2007). (2010). Her 2006 book titled “Is There Really a Human Race?” was inspired by a question posed by her adopted son Tom.
In 2008, she reprised her role as Aunt Viv in ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua,’ a live-action animated film for Disney. Piper Perabo was one of the live-action characters apart from her.
Her other notable television credits include ‘NCIS’ (2012) and ‘New Girl’ (2012 to 2015).
Her other 2000s films include “Daddy and Them” (2000), “Christmas with the Kranks” (2004), “The Kids & I” (2005), “You Again” (2010), and “Veronica Mars” (2014).
She also appeared as a panellist in numerous episodes of “Match Games.”
In 2015 and 2016, she appeared on the American comedy horror television series ‘Scream Queens’
Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in the eleventh installment of the Halloween film franchise, which was released in 2018. The film grossed over $253 million globally, making it the highest-grossing installment in the franchise.
She will appear in the 2019 American mystery-crime film Knives Out.
Jamie Lee Curtis Awards
Year
Golden Globe Awards
Movie
1995
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
True Lies (1994)
1990
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical
