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Acting Career: Early Years and Horror Genre
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Acting Career: Early Years and Horror Genre
Jamie Lee Curtis's acting career began in the late 1970s and quickly gained momentum with her iconic roles in horror films.
Television Debut
1977
She made her television debut in an episode of the NBC drama series "Quincy, M.E.".
Operation Petticoat
1977-1978
She appeared in the ABC sitcom "Operation Petticoat", which was based on a 1959 film starring her father and Cary Grant.
Film Debut in Halloween
1978
Jamie Lee Curtis made her film debut and rose to prominence with her portrayal of Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's slasher film "Halloween".
The Fog, Prom Night, and Terror Train
1980
She starred in several other horror films, including "The Fog", "Prom Night", and "Terror Train", solidifying her status as a 'scream queen'.
Halloween II and Roadgames
1981
She reprised her role as Laurie Strode in "Halloween II" and also appeared in "Roadgames".
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