Ken Curtis
TV Actor

Ken Curtis Net Worth

Ken Curtis was an American actor and singer born on July 2, 1916 in Lamar, CO. He was best known for his role as Festus on the TV show Gunsmoke, but he also had a successful singing career with the Sons of the Pioneers prior to becoming an actor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 2, 1916
Birth Place Lamar, CO
Age 104 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 28, 1991 (age 74)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

About

Played the role of Festus on TV's Gunsmoke and also sang with Sons of the Pioneers prior to becoming an actor.

Before Fame

He and his family lived above the local jail due to his father being the sheriff.

Trivia

He was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame.

Family Life

He married and divorced Barbara Ford in 1952 and 1964, respectively, and later married Torrie Connelly in 1966.

Associated With

He replaced Frank Sinatra in the band, Dorsey.

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