Jamie Lee Curtis, a renowned actress, was born on November 22, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to the illustrious Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, both legendary actors. This talented individual's acting career took off in 1978 when she secured the iconic role of Laurie Strode in the horror classic Halloween (1978). Her subsequent appearances in notable films such as Trading Places (1983),Perfect (1985),and A Fish Called Wanda (1988) further solidified her status as a Hollywood star.
One of her most notable roles was in the blockbuster action film True Lies (1994),for which she received a Golden Globe Award for her outstanding performance. Curtis's impressive acting career also includes appearances in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) and the television movie Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story (1981),in which she played the title role.
In addition to her acting accomplishments, Curtis made her mark in television with her starring role opposite Richard Lewis in the ABC situation comedy Anything But Love (1989). Twenty years after her iconic debut in Halloween, Curtis reprised her role as Laurie Strode in the highly successful film Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998).
Not only has Curtis made a lasting impact in the entertainment industry, but she has also dedicated herself to philanthropic efforts. She served as an honorary chairperson for the Building Resilience for Young Children Dealing with Trauma program held at the Shakespeare Theatre - Harman Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C., inspiring the celebrated youth. Curtis was also honored with an award from the US Department of Health and Human Services, presented by Kathleen Sebelius, and the National Endowment for the Arts, presented by Chairman Rocco Landesman, for her tireless work on behalf of children through her charities and children's books.
