About
Played the role of Festus on TV's Gunsmoke and also sang with Sons of the Pioneers prior to becoming an actor.
Before Fame
He and his family lived above the local jail due to his father being the sheriff.
Trivia
He was inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He married and divorced Barbara Ford in 1952 and 1964, respectively, and later married Torrie Connelly in 1966.
Associated With
He replaced Frank Sinatra in the band, Dorsey.
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Ken Curtis Highlights
