Ken Curtis

Actor in 'Gunsmoke' and singer

Ken Curtis - Actor in 'Gunsmoke' and singer
Born

July 2nd, 1916
108 years ago

Died

1991
34 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

Links & References

Curtis was an American actor and singer, best recognized for portraying Festus Haggen on the television series 'Gunsmoke' from 1964 to 1975. He also enjoyed a successful career in music, recording numerous country songs and performing with the famous cowboy group, Sons of the Pioneers. Born in 1916, he began his career in the 1940s, appearing in several Western films and television series. Curtis's work in 'Gunsmoke' solidified his status as a recognizable figure in American pop culture. He continued to perform in various Westerns throughout the 1960s and 1970s before retiring from acting.

Portrayed Festus Haggen in 'Gunsmoke'

Recorded music with Sons of the Pioneers

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