The author knew from childhood he wanted to be an actor. At one point, curtis takes my hand firmly, and tells me how great it is to meet up with people like me and talk about his life. In october 2008, curtis s autobiography american prince. There is plenty to like about tony curtis in this book and a fair amount to dislike. Tony curtis is without question a hollywood legend and part of its golden age. In american prince he tells the whole story, from his hardknock childhood growing up in the bronx to his wild days as a hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life now as an artist in his eighties. Author of american prince, the making of some like it hot, and folk. Tony curtis tells all in his new memoir american prince updated apr 02, 2019. Written with humor and grace, american prince is a testament to the power of living the life of ones dreams. He has also acted in more serious and dramatic movies, like the. A memoir, arrives for the presentation of his book during the 16th international book fair in budapest, saturday, april 25. American prince isbn 9780307408495 pdf epub tony curtis. In october 2008, curtiss autobiography american prince.
Curtis himself admits that while he had almost no formal education, he was a student of the school of hard knocks and learned from a young age that the only person who ever had his back was himself. Now, in his captivating, noholdsbarred autobiography, tony curtis shares the agony and ecstasy of a private life in the public eye. Jan 28, 2009 tony curtis seems such a sweet man in person. American prince king county library system overdrive. Shadows of the past the art and poetry of tony curtis written by tony curtis. Curtis acted at the cherry lane theater in new york when an agent recommend universal do a screen test on him. Curtis in 2009, during a book signing of his memoir american prince in 1965, tony curtis was animated in an episode of the flintstones. Tony curtis tells all in his new memoir american prince.
In it, he tony curtis was an american film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s. American prince by tony curtis overdrive rakuten overdrive. He most certainly was not a prince of a fellow or an american prince. Sitting in a wheelchair, actor tony curtis, author of american prince. A memoir by tony curtis, peter golenbock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A memoir audiobook by tony curtis, peter golenbock. Tony curtis was an american film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s.
Jun 04, 2009 the beatles put him on the cover of sgt. My autobiography peter golenbock, tony curtis isbn. Sep 30, 2010 curtis wrote his own life story twice, once in tony curtis. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Curtis spares few intimate details about his years as a hollywood lothario, including his teenage affair with a redheaded, ponytailed marilyn monroe. Silver screen icon tony curtis visits hollywood blvd. Apr 02, 2019 tony curtis tells all in his new memoir american prince updated apr 02, 2019. Search for library items search for lists search for. Tony curtis on his torrid love life, marilyns privates.
While reading this book it seemed to flow in his voice, i guess through the simple writing style. Curtis himself admits that while he had almost no formal education, he was a student of the school of hard knocks and learned from a young age that the only person who ever had his back was himself, so he. The legendary actor chronicles his odyssey from hardknock childhood as the son of immigrant parents to hollywood success, detailing his days as a tinseltown playboy, the film industry during. As forthright as he is enthralling, tony curtis offers intimate glimpses into his succession of failed marriages and the one that has endured, his destructive drug addiction, and his passion as a painter. Signed easton press 1st edition 1st printing hardcover norwalk, connecticut easton press 2008 fine. Dashing and debonair, tony curtis arrived on the scene in a blaze of bright lights and celluloid. I enjoy reading biographies of famous persons, but i was left with no respect for tony curtis a. American prince by tony curtis penguin books australia. Oct 01, 2008 in october 2008, curtis s autobiography american prince. The book is a simply written account of his life, his insecurities, his loves, his good luck, his good relationships and his bad relationships. His good looks, smooth charm, and natural talent earned him fame. Curtis wrote his own life story twice, once in tony curtis. Tony curtis poses at the signing of his book american prince.
He also wrote published two autobiographies during this time. Tony curtis has 115 books on goodreads with 251 ratings. In 2002, he toured in a musical adaptation of some like it hot. The legendary actor chronicles his odyssey from hardknock childhood as the son of immigrant parents to hollywood success, detailing his days as a. About american prince all my life i had one dream and that was to be in the movies. Tony curtis is getting good mileage out of his memoir american prince, coauthored by peter golenbock and published this month by crown publishing, a division of random house. Jul 14, 2017 tony curtis passed away thursday at the age of 85. Tony curtis simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Now, in american prince, curtis tells the story of his hardknock childhood, his immigrant background, his wild days as a hollywood playboy, his destructive drug addiction and his life today as an artist in his eighties. All my life i had one dream and that was to be in the movies. June 3, 1925 september 29, 2010 was an american movie actor. The autobiography 1993 and then again in american prince. I enjoyed american prince by tony curtis immensely. Tony curtis on his torrid love life, marilyns privates and. Nov 06, 2009 in his previous book, the autobiography american prince, curtis repeated a claim hed made a few years earlier, that he and marilyn monroe had had a tender, beautiful affair one of the great. But the hollywood life of his dreams brought both invincible highs and debilitating lows. American prince by tony curtis on free audio book download. American prince by curtis, tony and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No simple tellall, american prince chronicles hollywood during its heyday. Hes in montreal to accept his lifetime achievement award from the world film festival, and to hock his memoir, american prince. Tony curtis was born bernard schwartz, the eldest of three children of helen klein and emanuel schwartz, jewish immigrants from hungary.
He is best known for light comic roles, especially his musician on the run from gangsters in some like it hot 1959 with jack lemmon and marilyn monroe. American prince by tony curtis and peter golenbock. Nov 02, 2008 tony curtis at borders in las vegas, nv on 1 nov, 2008. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Mar 20, 2009 silver screen icon tony curtis visits hollywood blvd. Tony curtis american prince by andy webb submitted on june 16, 2010 as a child i loved escapology and as such was fascinated by harry houdini and remember watching the movie houdini over and over again which was to be my introduction to movie legend tony curtis. Cinema in woodridge friday to sign copies of his new autobiography, american prince. Coming soon on american prince a memoir written by tony curtis. He was most popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in over 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama. He was complaining of a sore hand from all the writing he was doing, so a young lady who said she. I have known tony and counted him as a friend since the early 1960s, and even shared with him some of the adventures he records. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He is famous for his light comic roles, especially his musician escaping from gangsters in some like it hot 1959.
Tony curtis, legendary film star, signing copies of american prince. In 1994, a mural featuring his likeness, painted by the artist george sportelli, was unveiled on the sunset boulevard overpass of the hollywood freeway highway 101. The legendary actor chronicles his odyssey from hardknock childhood as the son of immigrant parents to hollywood success, detailing his days as a tinseltown playboy, the film industry during hollywoods golden era, and his life as an artist at the age of eighty. Posted nov 16, 2008 by anthony venutolo nj advance media for.
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