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)

Whirlwind
Whirlwind

1951

as Lon Kramer

Motor Madness
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You

1938

as Strongarm Man (uncredited)

Ghost Patrol
Ghost Patrol

1936

as Henchman Charlie

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)

Scarlet Street
Scarlet Street

1945

as Detective (uncredited)

Rawhide
Rawhide

1938

as Henchman Butch

Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone

1951

as Carth

The Traitor
The Traitor

1936

as Morgan

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

1951

as Mr. Wycoff

West of Cheyenne
West of Cheyenne

1938

as Link Murdock

Blondie
Blondie

1938

as Daily Gazette Reporter (uncredited)

Women in Prison
Women in Prison

1938

as Mac

Song of Arizona
Song of Arizona

1946

as Henchman Bart

One Man Justice
One Man Justice

1937

as Henchman Hank Skinner

Phantom Patrol
Phantom Patrol

1936

as Henchman Josef

You Nazty Spy!
You Nazty Spy!

1940

as Mr. Ohnay (uncredited)