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John Holder Jr. (February 19, 1947-May 15, 1985), better known as Jackie Curtis, was a famous transgendered film star and model. Curtis was born in New York City and later died there of a drug overdose.(Curtis should not be confused with Tony Curtis, the Hollywood actor who played a cross-dressing role in "Some Like It Hot".)
Curtis was a friend of painter Andy Warhol, who helped the drag queen become famous. Mostly a stage actor, Curtis made friendships with other famous drag queens, such as Penny Arcade and Holly Woodlawn. With the help of Warhol and Paul Morrissey, this group of stars also made various films. In 1973, Curtis and Woodlawn appeared in the successful and critically acclaimed play, Cabaret in the Sky.
Apart from acting, Curtis also showed talent in poetry and singing. The CD of the play Vain Victory, where Curtis sang, is due for release. Curtis' parts on that play were filmed on video, making it possible for the songs Curtis sang to be recorded on the CD format.
Curtis' poem, B-Girls, much of which is based on Curtis' observations of people who visited Curtis' grandmother's bar (Slugger Anns) led to Curtis' inclusion in the 1979 book, The Poet's Encyclopedia. It was the longest poem on that book, spanning a total of eight pages.
Jackie Curtis made three movies during the 1980s. Drug addiction, however, had taken control of Curtis' life, eventually leading to Curtis' death.
In 2004, a film based on Curtis' life, Superstar in a Housedress, brought Jackie Curtis back to the limelight, exposing some little known facts about the drag queen to the public.
Curtis was known for enjoying Halston dresses.
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