Dick Curtis

Dick Curtis

1902-05-11 – 1952-01-03 (age 49) Newport, Kentucky, USA
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Biography

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Dick Curtis (May 11, 1902 – January 3, 1952) was an American actor who made over 230 film and television appearances during his career. Curtis was born Richard Dye in Newport, Kentucky. Standing at 6' 3", Curtis appeared in films stretching from Charles Starrett to The Three Stooges. In most of his films, he played villains or heavies. He made television appearances on The Lone Ranger and The Range Rider. He appeared in California Gold Rush, Spook Town, The Gene Autry Show, and many others.

Though his forte was in villainous roles, Curtis had a genuine comedic touch. As such, modern audiences will recognize Curtis for his roles in such Three Stooges films as Yes, We Have No Bonanza, You Nazty Spy!, and The Three Troubledoers. With the help of his friend and actor Russell Hayden, Curtis helped develop Pioneertown, a western movie set location in Southern California that was used for many television and film westerns.

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Known For

King Kong Screened
King Kong

1933

as Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)

You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You

1938

as Strongarm Man (uncredited)

The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter

1950

as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)

Scarlet Street
Scarlet Street

1945

as Detective (uncredited)

Batman
Batman

1943

as Agent Croft of Section 50

Abilene Town
Abilene Town

1946

as 'Cap' Ryker

Ghost Patrol
Ghost Patrol

1936

as Henchman Charlie

The Texas Rangers
The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage

1951

as Veteran (uncredited)

Motor Madness
Boom Town
Boom Town

1940

as Hiring Boss (uncredited)

Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone

1951

as Carth

Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk

1941

as Tough Man on Train (uncredited)

Blondie
Blondie

1938

as Daily Gazette Reporter (uncredited)

The Outriders
The Outriders

1950

as Outrider at Dance (uncredited)

My Son Is Guilty
My Son Is Guilty

1939

as Monk

Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid

1941

as Kirby Claxton

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo

1940

as Guard (Uncredited)

Rawhide
Rawhide

1951

as Hawley (uncredited)