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Ken Curtis (born Curtis Wain Gates; July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the western television series Gunsmoke. He appeared on Gunsmoke earlier in other roles (such as “Brisco” in S4E32’s “Change of Heart").
Nov 8, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ken Curtis, a versatile actor and singer who starred in movies and TV shows such as Gunsmoke, The Quiet Man, and How the West Was Won. Find out his cause of death, wife, twin brother, wealth and more.
Ken Curtis was an actor and singer who played Festus Hagen on Gunsmoke (1955). He also sang with Tommy Dorsey and the Sons of the Pioneers, and was related to director John Ford.
- 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 his singing career with Tommy Dorsey orchestra.
- January 1, 1
- Lamar, Colorado, USA
- January 1, 1
- Fresno, California, USA
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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Apr 29, 1991 · Ken Curtis, a singer and actor who starred as Marshal Matt Dillon's sidekick on the long-running television western ``Gunsmoke,' has died at age 74. Curtis,...
