Curly — Chinatown Character Profile

About Curly

Gittes's street-smart informant who provides crucial tips.

Curly — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Informant network, Street smarts, Evasion

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Burt Young

Appears in

Chinatown (1974)

Role

Minor

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