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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / director / film screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1944 Academy Award for Best Director
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Curtiz born?
December 25, 1886 – April 10, 1962.
Where is Michael Curtiz from?
Michael Curtiz is from Budapest, Hungary.
What does Michael Curtiz do?
Michael Curtiz works as film director, film producer, director, film screenwriter, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.