Dick Curtis

Dick Curtis
Dick Curtis
Born Richard Dye
May 11, 1902(1902-05-11)
Newport, Kentucky, USA
Died January 3, 1952(1952-01-03) (aged 49)
Hollywood, California, USA
Years active 1919-1952
Spouse Ruth Sullivan

Dick Curtis (May 11, 1902 – January 3, 1952) was an American actor who made over 230 film and television appearances during his career.

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Career

Curtis was born Richard Dye in Newport, Kentucky. A tall, hulking actor, 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 such Three Stooges films as Yes, We Have No Bonanza, You Nazty Spy and The Three Troubledoers.

Pioneertown

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.

Death

Curtis died of pneumonia on January 3, 1952. His final appearance with the Stooges was as Shemp Howard's dental patient in The Tooth Will Out.

He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

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