Julien\u2019s Auctions, the world\u2019s premier entertainment and celebrity auction house will offer a rare glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood\u2019s most colorful stars, Tony Curtis. The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more sensational than his on-screen one, lived a life that could be its own movie or television series. Curtis\u2019 career spanned six decades with popularity during the 1950s and 1960s enabling him to transpose his good looks into super movie stardom. He acted in over 100 films ranging from light comedy to serious drama and he also made numerous television appearances.<\/p>\n

$\"Tony$ Among Curtis\u2019 most memorable films were 1959\u2019s \u201cSome Like It Hot,\u201d 1960\u2019s \u201cSpartacus,\u201d 1953\u2019s \u201cHoudini,\u201d 1952\u2019s \u201cSon of Ali Baba\u201d, 1957\u2019s \u201cSweet Smell of Success,\u201d 1965\u2019s The Great Race and of course 1968\u2019s \u201cThe Boston Strangler,\u201d often noted as his most serious part. He earned an Oscar nomination for the 1958 crime drama \u201cThe Defiant Ones.\u201d The film \u201cSome Like It Hot\u201d in which he acted with icon Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon has been called the funniest film in history by the American Film Institute.<\/p>\n

$\"Faberge$ He also acted with such greats as Burt Lancaster in \u201cSweet Smell of Success\u201d and Cary Grant in \u201cOperation Petticoat.\u201d Curtis was often noted for his impeccable comedic timing. Off screen Curtis earned even more attention for his personal life which was filled with great turmoil and change. He married five times, his first and most famous to actress Janet Leigh.<\/p>\n

$\"Warhol$ In addition to being a popular actor, Curtis was a fine art connossiuer. Collectors will have the opportunity to purchase some of his impressive art collection along with items from his illustrious career at Julien’s Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills on September 17th, 2011. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Shiloh Horse Rescue, a charitable organization founded by Jill and Tony Curtis that rescues and rehabilitates abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses of all types (www.shilohhorserescue.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

You can view the order a limited edition auction catalog <\/a>or flip through the auction catalog online<\/a> at:<\/p>\n

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The Estate of Tony Curtis Exhibition:<\/b>
Tuesday, September 6th \u2013 Friday, September 16th
10am-5pm PDT, Monday through Saturday
Free to Public \u2013 Closed on Sundays<\/p>\n

Live and Online Auction:<\/b>
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
<\/span>Session I \u2013 10am PDT
<\/span>Session II \u2013 2pm PDT<\/p>\n

Location:<\/b><\/span>
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Julien\u2019s Auctions Beverly Hills
9665 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 150
Beverly Hills, CA 90210<\/p>\n

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