Protecting His Assets
His chilling home life caused him to be tough on the Bronx streets. He started in a gang but protected his face during fights. Some say he was clairvoyant because he knew he’d become a Hollywood star, though we’ll never know.
Agent Discovers Him
Curtis was driving a truck and taking acting classes when a talent agent saw his potential. She was the niece of David O. Selznick, the Hollywood heavyweight and producer of Gone With The Wind. Soon, Tony was a star!
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