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Curtis Newman

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Curtis Newman - Known As "Blue Eyes"

Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Talent Scout, Business Person, Inventor

Born September 26, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio, Curtis was born to Raymond Newman a former City Council Member and Electronics Store owner and Truda Newman a talented painter and home maker. After his parents divorced, Curtis began his acting carrier in school plays at the age of 10 and over the years performed on stage in West side Story, Gone with the Wind, and Fiddler on the Roof.

In the early 80s Curtis wrote, directed and produced: "A Night with the Stars", a live comedy performance of personality look alike for the Billy Beardy Foundation, "Little People of America".

Television became his passion when asked to be part of the cast in the Academy Award winning (1985) television series Cagney and Lacy, and the Emmy Award comedy series Moonlighting.

Along with his growing television carrier he found his heart belonged to the silver screen. A small list of Feature Movies include: (1997) Men in Black (MIB), (1996) Escape from L.A., (1996) That Thing You Do, (1996) Jingle All the Way and (1996) The Fan.

Over the past 45 years Newman is known for his professional experience as a credited actor, inventor, professional businessman, and owner operator of his own companies.

A wealth of experience comes from building and managing profitable ventures that include: acting, computer manufacturing, dot com, fiber networks, visual social communications, mainstream telecommunications, automotive and public safety.

His professional acting discipline and strong technical background offers an edge when it comes to executive management, contracts, finance, product development, engineering and global marketing.
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    • The Smashing Pumpkins: 1991-2000 Greatest Hits Video Collection (2001)
      The Smashing Pumpkins: 1991-2000 Greatest Hits Video Collection
      8.8
      Video
      • Dancer (uncredited)
      • 2001
    • Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes in The Fan (1996)
      The Fan
      5.9
      • Sports Reporter (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, and Tom Everett Scott in That Thing You Do! (1996)
      That Thing You Do!
      7.0
      • Older Fan (Parent) (uncredited)
      • 1996
    • Cagney & Lacey (1981)
      Cagney & Lacey
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Detective (uncredited)
      • 1985
    • Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd in Moonlighting (1985)
      Moonlighting
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Diplomat (uncredited)
      • 1985

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    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Spouse
      • Kathern Renfro(divorced, 3 children)
    • Other works
      Men In Black Tommy Lee Jones - Hand Double

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      What is Curtis Newman's most favorite passion?.
    • Quotes
      "Without a purpose, a pioneer has nothing to pursue" Curtis A Newman ©2010
    • Nickname
      • Blue Eyes

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