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Ken Curtis (1916-1991) was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke. He also appeared in many films, musicals, and western series, and was related to John Ford and John Wayne.
Ken Curtis sings "Tumbling Tumbleweeds"Live From Germany 1986.
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Ken Curtis was an actor and singer who played Festus Hagen on Gunsmoke (1955). He also appeared in films with John Wayne and John Ford, and sang with Tommy Dorsey and the Sons of the Pioneers.
- July 2, 1916
- April 28, 1991
Ken Curtis (1916-1991) was a versatile performer who appeared in films, TV shows and musicals. He is best known for his role as Festus in Gunsmoke, and for his singing career with Tommy Dorsey orchestra.
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Dec 2, 2022 · Festus Haggen actor Ken Curtis was once worried about replacing 'Gunsmoke' actor Dennis Weaver's Chester Goode, but soon realized why Festus was better.
May 1, 1991 · Ken Curtis, a singer and actor who played the scruffy deputy Festus on the television series "Gunsmoke," died in his sleep on Sunday at his home. He was 74 years old. His...
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May 1, 1991 · Ken Curtis was a singer and actor who played the scruffy deputy Festus on the TV series Gunsmoke from 1964 to 1975. He also appeared in classic films like The Searchers and The Quiet Man with John Wayne.
