Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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King Kong (1933) — Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)
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You Can't Take It with You (1938) — Strongarm Man (uncredited)
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Scarlet Street (1945) — Detective (uncredited)
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The Gunfighter (1950) — Townsman at Funeral (uncredited)
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Batman (1943) — Agent Croft of Section 50
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The Red Badge of Courage (1951) — Veteran (uncredited)
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Rawhide (1951) — Hawley (uncredited)
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Boom Town (1940) — Hiring Boss (uncredited)
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The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) — Jury Foreman Clifford Kearney
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Up the River (1930) — New Inmate (uncredited)
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Abilene Town (1946) — 'Cap' Ryker
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You Nazty Spy! (1940) — Mr. Ohnay (uncredited)
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Billy the Kid (1941) — Kirby Claxton
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Tell It to the Marines (1926) — Marine in Barracks
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Honky Tonk (1941) — Tough Man on Train (uncredited)
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Rockin' Thru the Rockies (1940) — Indian Chief (uncredited)
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Oily to Bed, Oily to Rise (1939) — Clipper - Swindler in Back Seat (uncredited)
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Blind Alley (1939) — Trooper with Joe
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We Want Our Mummy (1939) — Jackson (uncredited)
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Flat Foot Stooges (1938) — Mr. Reardon
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Yes, We Have No Bonanza (1939) — Maxey
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The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939) — Heavy (uncredited)
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Lady in the Death House (1944) — Willis Millen
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The Outriders (1950) — Outrider at Dance (uncredited)
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Crash Goes the Hash (1944) — Prince Shaam of Ubeedarn
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Let Us Live (1939) — Death Row Inmate (uncredited)
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The Son of Monte Cristo (1940) — Guard (Uncredited)
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So Ends Our Night (1941) — Gestapo Stormtrooper (uncredited)
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Adventure in Sahara (1938) — Karnoldi
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Higher Than a Kite (1943) — Gen. Bommel (uncredited)
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Blondie (1938) — Daily Gazette Reporter (uncredited)
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The Amazing Mr. Williams (1939) — Joe (uncredited)
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The Phantom (1943) — Tartar Chieftain (uncredited)
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Ghost Patrol (1936) — Henchman Charlie
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The Nitwits (1935) — Cop on Stakeout
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The Lady Objects (1938) — Jail Guard
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Blondie on a Budget (1940) — Tony - Mechanic (uncredited)
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My Six Convicts (1952) — Guard
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Waterfront (1944) — Drunken Sailor (uncredited)
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I Can Hardly Wait (1943) — Patient (uncredited)