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Kelly Lee Curtis was born on June 17, 1956, in Santa Monica, California, the eldest child of actors Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. She grew up in a Hollywood family, appearing as a child in The Vikings (1958) before pursuing formal training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. After graduating from Skidmore College with a business degree, she briefly worked as a stockbroker before focusing on acting.

Curtis built a modest film career in the 1980s and early 1990s, starring as Shirley in the comedy Magic Sticks (1987) and leading the horror film The Devil's Daughter (1991). She also appeared on television, including guest roles on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and a regular part as Lieutenant Carolyn Plummer in the first season of The Sentinel (1996). Later, she worked behind the scenes as a production assistant on several films.

Beyond her own work, Curtis was known for her close relationship with her sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, and for representing the legacy of her famous parents. She married playwright Scott Morfee in 1989 and remained active in the entertainment community until her death on May 30, 2026, at the age of 69, which was announced by Jamie Lee Curtis on social media.