Ken Curtis: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ken Curtis (born Curtis Wain Gates; July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the Western television series Gunsmoke. He was also a member of the veteran vocal group Sons of the Pioneers, with whom he made live appearances and recordings from 1949 to 1953; from 1955 to 1957 he sang with the Pioneers on recordings only.
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- Full name: Ken Curtis
- Born: 1916-07-02
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q949696
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Who is Ken Curtis?
Ken Curtis (born Curtis Wain Gates; July 2, 1916 – April 28, 1991) was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the Western television series Gunsmoke.
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Ken Curtis is United States.
When was Ken Curtis born?
Ken Curtis was born on 1916-07-02.
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