Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

"Tony Curtis"

— Utah's Little Hollywood —

Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

1. "Tony Curtis" Marker

Inscription. International superstar, Tony Curtis, began his illustrious career right here in Kanab. It was 1949 and Tony Curtis was co-starring with Audie Murphy, Wanda Hendrix and Burl Ives in "Sierra" for Universal Studios. It was not long before Tony was starring in such classics as "The Vikings," the "Defiant Ones," and the classic comedy, "Some Like it Hot," with Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Tony's fame spread further than just acting as he was an accomplished painter, with his works being in selected Galleries and Private Collections world wide. A fine gentleman and beloved actor we all miss.

Erected 2017 by Wyatt and Lisa McCrea and Kanab Utah’s "Walk of Fame".

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Utah - Kanab "Walk of Fame" series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 37° 2.895′ N, 112° 31.612′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is at the intersection of East Center Street (U.S. 89) and N 100 E, on the right when traveling west on East Center Street. The marker is located in front of the Parry

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Lodge along the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 E Center St, Kanab UT 84741, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whitney "Whit" Parry (here, next to this marker); Chauncey "Chance" Parry (here, next to this marker); Gronway "Gron" Parry (here, next to this marker); Dan Haggerty (here, next to this marker); Parry Lodge (here, next to this marker); Neil Summers (here, next to this marker); Ronald Reagan (a few steps from this marker); "Death Valley Days" (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Also see . . . Tony Curtis. Wikipedia

Tony Curtis (born Bernard Schwartz; June 3, 1925 – September
Photographed by James Hulse, April 8, 2025

2. The "Tony Curtis" Marker is the first marker on the left
29, 2010) was an American actor with a career that 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. In his later years, Curtis made numerous television appearances.

(Submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.