1916 - 1991
Ken Curtis American Actor
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Ken Curtis was previously married to Barbara Ford (1952 - 1964).
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American Actor Ken Curtis was born Curtis Wain Gates on 2nd July, 1916 in Lamar, Colorado, USA and passed away on 28th Apr 1991 Fresno, California, USA aged 74. He is most remembered for The role of Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke (1955). His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Ken Curtis is a member of the following lists: American film actors, California Republicans and American male singers.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 1 |
14 years, 6 months
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Total | 1 |
14 years, 6 months
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Details
First Name |
Ken
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Last Name |
Curtis
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Full Name at Birth |
Curtis Wain Gates
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Birthday |
2nd July, 1916
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Birthplace |
Lamar, Colorado, USA
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Died |
28th April, 1991
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Place of Death |
Fresno, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
Heart attack during his sleep
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Buried |
Cremated, Ashes scattered
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Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Bent County High School, Colorado
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University |
Colorado College
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Occupation Text |
Actor, Vocalist, Musician
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Occupation |
Actor
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Claim to Fame |
The role of Festus Haggen on Gunsmoke (1955)
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Music Genre |
Country
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Year(s) Active |
1941–1991
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Music Style |
Cowboy
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Official Websites |
www.findagrave.com/memorial/6691389, www.b-westerns.com/kcurtis.htm
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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, December 8, 1962 "Us Haggens". His next appearance was Season 9, episode 2, October 5, 1963 as Kyle Kelly, in "Lover Boy". Curtis joined the cast of Gunsmoke permanently as Festus in "Prairie Wolfer", season 9 episode 16, January 18, 1964.