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“My whole world before I joined the Navy was my neighborhood in the Bronx.”

Quote by Tony Curtis

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Tony Curtis, born on June 3, 1925, was an iconic American film actor. Known for his versatility and charismatic presence on screen, he was most active during the 1950s and 1960s. Curtis has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor and starred in numerous classic films, including 'Some Like It Hot' and 'The Great Race'. more

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