Ken Curtis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ken Curtis

American actor

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1916

Place of Birth: Lamar, Colorado, United States

Date of Death: 28-Apr-1991

Profession: singer, musician, film producer, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Ken Curtis

  • Ken Curtis (born Curtis Wain Gates, July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the CBS western television series Gunsmoke.
  • Although he appeared on Gunsmoke earlier in other roles, he was first cast as Festus in season 8 episode 13, August 12, 1962 "Us Haggens".
  • His next appearance was Season 9, episode 2 as Kyle Kelly, in "Lover Boy".
  • Curtis joined the cast of Gunsmoke permanently as Festus in "Prairie Wolfer", season 9 episode 13, in 1964.

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