Ken Curtis 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.
Ken Curtis
Active - 1945 - 2013 |
Birth - Jul 2, 1916 |
Death - Apr 28, 1991 |
Genres - Western, Drama, Action-Adventure, Romance, Comedy
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Subgenres - Western Film, Musical, Biographical Film, Buddy Film, Historical Film
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Curtis Wain Gates, Sons of the Pioneers-
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