Ken Curtis was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the hit TV series Gunsmoke. He was born on July 2, 1916, in Lamar, Colorado, and had a long and successful career in Hollywood. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had a successful recording career. Curtis was also a World War II veteran and served in the United States Navy. He passed away on April 28, 1991, in La Jolla, California.
Ken Curtis Biography
Ken Curtis was born on July 2, 1916, in Lamar, Colorado. He was the son of Dan and Nellie Curtis. After graduating from high school in 1934, he attended Colorado State University. During his time there, he played college football and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. After college, Curtis moved to California and began a career in Hollywood.
Curtis was best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the TV series Gunsmoke. He was a regular cast member from 1965 to 1975 and appeared in over 200 episodes. He also appeared in a number of other films and television shows throughout his career. Curtis was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had a successful recording career.
Wiki, Height, Age, Net Worth
Ken Curtis was 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed around 185 pounds. He had blue eyes and light brown hair. He was 74 years old when he passed away in 1991.
As an actor and singer, Curtis had an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earned the majority of his wealth from his acting and singing career. He also earned money from his investments and real estate.
Ken Curtis was a successful actor and singer who had a long and fruitful career in Hollywood. He was best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the hit TV series Gunsmoke. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had a successful recording career. Curtis passed away in 1991 at the age of 74.
