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Michael Curtiz was born in Budapest, Hungary on December 25, 1886. Michael Curtiz was credited as a film director, film producer and film screenwriter. Death is recorded on April 10, 1962, at the age of 75. Recorded honors include Academy Award for Best Director (1944) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
What I respect about Michael Curtiz is his astonishing versatility and work ethic rather than any single signature style. Born in Budapest in 1886, he crossed to Hollywood and became one of the most prolific directors of its golden age, winning the 1944 Academy Award for Best Director. He could move between genres and still deliver craftsmanship of the highest order, from the silent era onward. To me he embodies the unglamorous backbone of film history: the artisan who lets the finished work speak. His star on the Walk of Fame feels like an understatement for someone so foundational.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Curtiz
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・カーティス
- Reading
- まいける・かーてぃす
- Born
- December 25, 1886 – April 10, 1962
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Budapest, Hungary
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / director / film screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1944 Academy Award for Best Director
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Curtiz born?
Born December 25, 1886.
When did Michael Curtiz die?
Died April 10, 1962, aged 75.
Where was Michael Curtiz from?
Michael Curtiz was from Budapest, Hungary.
What did Michael Curtiz do?
Michael Curtiz worked as film director, film producer, director, film screenwriter, film actor.
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