Tony Curtis Facts You Probably Never Knew Before Now

Published on August 9, 2023
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Tony Curtis was one of many Hollywood favorites, and he’s best known for his roles in Spartacus and Some Like It Hot. However, the man often mixed his professional and personal life, which ultimately was a huge mistake. He definitely liked younger women, complicating his life even more. Overall, his fans and family members were unhappy with his dealings.

During his 85 years, he married six different women and had six children. Ultimately, there were numerous scandals and countless affairs. If you weren’t around in his heyday or never seemed to hear these facts, it’s time to learn about them. However, they might shock you!

Growing Up Hungry

Bernard Schwartz (Tony Curtis) was born in 1925 in the Bronx. In fact, it happened in his dad’s tailor shop, and the family had it rough. At one point, his parents sent him and his siblings to an orphanage because they had no food.

Growing Up Hungry

Growing Up Hungry

Tragic Childhood

Roughly five years after being sent to the orphanage, Curtis lost his brother after a truck ran him over. The boy died when Curtis was 12. Then, more tragedy occurred because mental illness was a big part of his family, putting relatives in dark places.

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Tragic Childhood

Tragic Childhood