Hollywood legend Tony Curtis, whose career spanned more than 60 years, has died at the age of 85, it was announced today.
The star, who appeared in more than 100 films, suffered a heart attack at his Las Vegas home.
Among his dozens of screen roles, he voiced a prehistoric version of himself in Stone Age sitcom The Flintstones, which today celebrates its 50th anniversary.
In the cartoon's sixth and final season, which aired in 1965-1966, Wilma Flintstone wins a slave for the day, who happens to be the famous actor Stony Curtis (pictured far right in the image below).
Curtis was among many celebrity voices who appeared on the show; among others, Cary Grant appeared as Cary Granite, Perry Mason as Perry Masonry and Ann-Margret as Ann-Margrock.
Sir Roger Moore, who starred alongside Curtis in TV hit The Persuaders, said: "He was a fine actor. I shall miss him."
Sir Roger played...
The star, who appeared in more than 100 films, suffered a heart attack at his Las Vegas home.
Among his dozens of screen roles, he voiced a prehistoric version of himself in Stone Age sitcom The Flintstones, which today celebrates its 50th anniversary.
In the cartoon's sixth and final season, which aired in 1965-1966, Wilma Flintstone wins a slave for the day, who happens to be the famous actor Stony Curtis (pictured far right in the image below).
Curtis was among many celebrity voices who appeared on the show; among others, Cary Grant appeared as Cary Granite, Perry Mason as Perry Masonry and Ann-Margret as Ann-Margrock.
Sir Roger Moore, who starred alongside Curtis in TV hit The Persuaders, said: "He was a fine actor. I shall miss him."
Sir Roger played...
- 9/30/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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