Ken Curtis
Ken Curtis
Ken Curtiswas an American singer and actor best known for his role as Festus Haggen on the long-running CBS Western television series Gunsmoke. Although he appeared on Gunsmoke in other roles, he first appeared in his iconic role along in season 8 episode 13, "Us Haggens". His next appearance was with his mule Ruth in "Prairie Wolfer", season 9 episode 16, also featuring Noah Beery, Jr. as the episode's villain...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth2 July 1916
CityLamar, CO
CountryUnited States of America
Of course, western is my native music,
The scenes in the show were filmed with a crew of really excellent stunt jumpers, but we had the feel of the parachutes, so we could be more realistic in the roles.
I really miss Gunsmoke. It was like losing my whole family.
I've thought about doing other dramatic roles besides westerns, but I grew up in the West and I know the West.
I'm really proud of Gunsmoke. We put on a good show every week - one that families could all watch together without offending anyone.