
Birth Day: 1902-05-11
Place of birth: Newport, Kentucky, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Credits
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As Guard
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As Clem Dawley
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As Campo - The Baron's Chief Gunman
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As Carth
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As Regan
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As Shemp's Last Patient (uncredited)
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As Lon Kramer
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As Hawley (uncredited)
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As Mr. Wycoff
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As Hassan
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As Veteran (uncredited)
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As Henchman Grif
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As Barton - Railroad Agitator
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As Bartender
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As Outrider at Dance (uncredited)
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As Crowd Extra (uncredited)
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As Henchman Brad
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As Ed Lassiter
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As Joe Keeler
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As Chopin - the Harmonica Killer
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As 'Cap' Ryker
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As John Andrews
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As Jake Schultz
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As Badlands Blackie
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As Bartley Mellon / Captain Isaac Mellon
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As Henchman Bart
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As Henchman Johnson
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As Henchman Luke Case
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As Detective (uncredited)
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As Rawhide Pete
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As Louie Derringer
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As Henchman Tuttle
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As Bus Driver (Uncredited)
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As Craig Cassard [Ch. 1]
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As Drunken Sailor (uncredited)
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As Willis Millen
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As Sam Benson
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As Prince Shaam of Ubeedarn
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As Cpl. Mosley
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As Patient (uncredited)
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As Roy Madison
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As Agent Croft of Section 50
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As Victor Renaud
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As Gen. Bommel (uncredited)
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As Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)
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As Clint Hayes
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As Henchman
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As Jeff Gorman
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As Ed Muller
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As Sea Captain
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As Jim Swade
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As Butch Mason
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As Frank McLowery
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As Gestapo Stormtrooper (uncredited)
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As Van Brock
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As Kirby Claxton
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As Ed Crandall (as Richard Curtis)
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As Quirt Crenshaw
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As Tough Man on Train
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As Nevada Teale
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As Jules
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As Mitch Carew
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As Mate on the 'Astoria'
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As Indian Chief (uncredited)
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As Corky - Henchman
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As Lash Bender
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As Mr. Ohnay (uncredited)
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As Tony - Mechanic (uncredited)
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As Guard (Uncredited)
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As Matt Brawley
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As Gardner
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As Hiring Boss (uncredited)
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As Duke
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As Master Fang
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As Shoshone Larsen
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As Strang
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As Bo Gilman
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As Dorgan - Thug (Chs. 6-8)
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As Maxey
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As Rawhide
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As Bat Stringer
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As Lobo Savage
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As Wade Beaumont
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As Wolf Munro
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As Dirk Hogan
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As Capt. Simmons
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As Blaize Carewe
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As Korman
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As Drake
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As Joe Mark
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As Jackson (uncredited)
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As Clipper - Swindler in Back Seat (uncredited)
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As Flint
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As Dorgan
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As Jury Foreman Clifford Kearney
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As Death Row Inmate (uncredited)
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As Trooper with Joe
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As Madigan - Kid Benson's Trainer (uncredited)
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As Radio Broadcaster (voice)
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As Heavy (uncredited)
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As Creighton
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As Mort Kohler
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As Joe (uncredited)
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As Monk
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As Karnoldi
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As Mac
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As Jail Guard
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As Foreman
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As Madden (uncredited)
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As Williams (uncredited)
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As Detective Capturing Dutch Adams (uncredited)
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As Henchman Butch
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As Strongarm Man (uncredited)
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As Matt Taylor
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As Henchman Slash Driscoll
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As Louie Derringer
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As Sawyer
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As Ed Barker
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As Daily Gazette Reporter (uncredited)
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As Jim Fletcher
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As Mr. Reardon
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As Campbell Security Guard
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As Radical (uncredited)
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As Nicky
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As Hank - Henchman
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As Cartwright
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As Slim (uncredited)
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As Henchman Buck
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As Len Edwards
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As Brent - Ranch Foreman
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As Carlos
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As Dirk
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As Lefty Drogan
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As Bull Berke
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As Henchman Odie
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As Whitey
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As Brace Stevens
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As Dragg
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As Ed Slade
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As Henchman Slim Burtis
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As Henri
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As Henchman Josef
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As Henchman Charlie
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As Swede
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As Bill
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As Morgan
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As Saloon Patron
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As Henchman Roper
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As Pioneer Settler
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As 'Dynamite'
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As Cop on Stakeout
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As Stevens (as Richard Dye)
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As Master of Ceremonies
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As Henchman Snakey
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As Henchman Pete (uncredited)
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As Man in Crowd
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As Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)
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As O'Toole (uncredited)
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As New Inmate (uncredited)
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As Butch
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As Marine in Barracks