Ken Curtis Birth Date and Early Age
Ken Curtis was born on July 2, 1916, in Lamar, Colorado. He was an American actor and singer best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the television series Gunsmoke.
Age at Death and Career Milestones
Ken Curtis died on April 28, 1991, at the age of 74. He joined Gunsmoke in 1964 and remained a series regular for more than a decade, spanning his mid-40s to mid-50s.
Key Ages During Major Roles
When Gunsmoke premiered in 1955, Curtis was 38 years old. He became a full-time cast member in 1964 at age 47 and continued acting and singing into his early 70s.
For additional details on Ken Curtis’s biography and filmography, see the Ken Curtis biography.
