Jamie Lee Curtis (born November 22, 1958) is an American actress, producer, and children's author. Known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, she is regarded as a scream queen, in addition to roles in comedies. [1]

Jamie Lee Curtis was born on November 22, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of legendary actors Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis. She got her big break at acting in 1978 when she won the role of Laurie Strode in Halloween (1978).

Mar 29, 2024 · Who Is Jamie Lee Curtis? The daughter of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, Jamie Lee Curtis embarked on her own celebrated acting career by starring in the horror classic Halloween in...

Nov 1, 2024 · Jamie Lee Curtis, whose many brushes with fictional death at the hands of Michael Myers made her Hollywood's enduring Queen of Halloween, reveals in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly...

7 hours ago · Jamie Lee Curtis and 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi viewed Hollywood props, costumes and scripts, including the original "Psycho" script once owned by her mother Janet Leigh and the ...

The following is a list of film and television performances by American actress, producer, and children's author Jamie Lee Curtis.

Jan 5, 2025 · Jamie Lee Curtis, 65, is an actress known for her roles in Halloween, Freaky Friday, and Oscar-winning films. Learn more about her career and family.

Apr 8, 2025 · Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and author who first rose to fame with a series of popular horror movies, most notably Halloween (1978) and its sequels, and who later found success with comedic and action roles.

At 66, Jamie Lee Curtis is savoring a new wave of award-winning performances. Her decades-long career was an unexpected one, even though her parents were screen idols Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.

Her role as Deirdre Beaubeirdre in the 2022 movie Everything Everywhere All at Once earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She has also received a Grammy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2024, she won a Primetime Emmy Award.