Fan mail address
Jamie Lee Curtis
HarperCollins Publishers
c/o Author mail
195 Broadway
Floor 22
New York, NY 10007
USA
Address information
HarperCollins Publishers
(Book Publisher)
c/o Author mail
195 Broadway
Floor 22
New York, NY 10007
USA
Phone: (212) 207-7000
Fax: (212) 207-7617
Jamie Lee Curtis, born November 22, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, is a celebrated American actress, author, and advocate, best known for her versatility in film, television, and advocacy work. The daughter of Hollywood icons Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, Curtis was raised amidst the glamour of the entertainment industry. However, her journey to fame is defined by her distinctive talent, comedic timing, and her ability to reinvent herself across a wide range of genres, from horror to comedy and beyond.
Curtis’s acting career began in 1978 when she landed her breakthrough role as Laurie Strode in John Carpenter’s Halloween, a performance that solidified her as a “scream queen” and set a new standard for horror heroines. Her portrayal of Laurie, a resourceful young woman confronting the masked killer Michael Myers, resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. Halloween became a defining film in the horror genre, and Curtis’s work in the film garnered her lasting acclaim. She reprised her role in numerous sequels, including Halloween H20 (1998) and Halloween (2018), which added layers of depth to Laurie’s character, showcasing her evolution from survivor to resilient fighter.
While Curtis gained early fame in horror, she swiftly proved her range by taking on roles in various genres, particularly excelling in comedy. In Trading Places (1983), she portrayed a street-smart prostitute opposite Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, displaying her comedic timing and earning her a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She continued her comedic success in films like A Fish Called Wanda (1988), where her role as the clever, double-crossing Wanda Gershwitz earned her a BAFTA nomination.
