Tony Curtis- 10 X 8 Signed Photograph (The Defiant Ones) W/COA. Black and white glossy photograph from The Defiant Ones signed in black felt tip ink by Tony Curtis. Minor creasing throughout, otherwise, in good condition. Tony Curtis (born Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American actor whose career spanned six decades, achieving the height of his popularity in the 1950s and early 1960s. He acted in more than 100 films in roles covering a wide range of genres, from light comedy to serious drama. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances.