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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King Kong Screened
King Kong

1933

as Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)

The Outriders
The Outriders

1950

as Outrider at Dance (uncredited)

Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone

1951

as Carth

Rawhide
Rawhide

1951

as Hawley (uncredited)

Batman
Batman

1943

as Agent Croft of Section 50

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)

Abilene Town
Abilene Town

1946

as 'Cap' Ryker

The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter

1950

as Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)

Blondie
Blondie

1938

as Daily Gazette Reporter (uncredited)

Wildcat Trooper
Wildcat Trooper

1936

as Henri

Mystery Ship
Mystery Ship

1941

as Van Brock

Colorado Trail
Colorado Trail

1938

as Henchman Slash Driscoll

The Traitor
The Traitor

1936

as Morgan

The Phantom
The Phantom

1943

as Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)

Texas Stagecoach
Texas Stagecoach

1940

as Shoshone Larsen

Women in Prison
Women in Prison

1938

as Mac

The Red Badge of Courage
The Red Badge of Courage

1951

as Veteran (uncredited)

Western Caravans
Western Caravans

1939

as Mort Kohler

Ghost Patrol
Ghost Patrol

1936

as Henchman Charlie