Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis
Ken Curtis

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.

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Male
Date of Birth
July 2nd, 1916
Age
109
Birth Place
United States of America, Colorado
Date of Death
April 28th, 1991
Died Aged
74
Star Sign
Cancer
Occupation
Actor
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Roles
Festus, Festus Haggen, Brisco in Gunsmoke
Jerry Farrell in The Killer Shrews
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