Kelly Curtis, Actress and Sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, Dies at 69
The Story
Kelly Curtis, an American actress and the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died on Saturday at the age of 69. Jamie Lee Curtis announced her sister’s death in a Facebook post, describing her as “my first friend and lifelong confidant.” Kelly Curtis appeared alongside her sister in the 1983 comedy “Trading Places” and had roles in TV series including “The Sentinel,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” and “The Equalizer.” Her film credits include “Magic Sticks,” “Thanksgiving Day,” and “False Arrest.” More recently, she directed two documentaries: “Marby Jets Are Go” (2018) and “Curling in Stanley” (2019). She was born in Santa Monica in 1956 and made her big screen debut in the 1958 film “The Vikings,” which starred her parents, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.
Key Facts
- Kelly Curtis died on Saturday at age 69, as confirmed via a Facebook post by her sister Jamie Lee Curtis.
- She appeared in the 1983 comedy “Trading Places” with Jamie Lee Curtis.
- Curtis played Lieutenant Carolyn Plummer in the first season of “The Sentinel” on UPN.
- She had guest roles on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “The Equalizer,” “Hunter,” “Silk Stalkings,” “LateLine,” and “Judging Amy.”
- Her film roles include “Magic Sticks” (1987), “Thanksgiving Day” (1990 TV movie), “False Arrest,” and “The Sect.”
- Curtis directed two documentaries: “Marby Jets Are Go” (2018) and “Curling in Stanley” (2019).
- She was born in Santa Monica in 1956 and debuted in the 1958 film “The Vikings” with her parents Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Kelly Curtis – actress, subject of the report
- Jamie Lee Curtis – actress, sister who announced the death
- Tony Curtis – father, actor (mentioned as parent)
- Janet Leigh – mother, actress (mentioned as parent)
Sources: Variety
