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Also Known As Bernard Schwartz
Born June 3, 1925 • New York City • New York
Died September 29, 2010 (aged 85) • Henderson • Nevada
Notable Family Members spouse Janet Leigh • daughter Jamie Lee Curtis

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Some Like It Hot
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