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)

Scarlet Street
Scarlet Street

1945

as Detective (uncredited)

Rawhide
Rawhide

1951

as Hawley (uncredited)

Batman
Batman

1943

as Agent Croft of Section 50

The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage

1951

as Veteran (uncredited)

The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter

1950

as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)

Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid

1941

as Kirby Claxton

Abilene Town
Abilene Town

1946

as 'Cap' Ryker

Boom Town
Boom Town

1940

as Hiring Boss (uncredited)

Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk

1941

as Tough Man on Train (uncredited)

Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
Blondie
Blondie

1938

as Daily Gazette Reporter (uncredited)

Rock Island Trail
Rock Island Trail

1950

as Barton - Railroad Agitator

The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo

1940

as Guard (Uncredited)

The Shadow
The Shadow

1937

as Carlos

Don't Throw That Knife
Don't Throw That Knife

1951

as Mr. Wycoff

Blind Alley
Blind Alley

1939

as Trooper with Joe

The Outriders
The Outriders

1950

as Outrider at Dance (uncredited)

The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt

1939

as Heavy (uncredited)