Donald Curtis

Donald Curtis

Deceased · Born: Feb 27, 1915 · Died: May 22, 1997

Personal Details

BornFeb 27, 1915 Cheney, Washington, USA
Spouse
  • Dorothy M. Gessel

    ( Mar 29, 1974 to Dec 18, 1992 )
  • Eloise A. Hartzell

    ( Aug 27, 1962 to Jan 20, 1970 )
  • Helen M. Reed

    ( Mar 25, 1951 to Dec 6, 2025 )

Biography

Donald Curtis, a renowned American actor, embarked on his life's journey on February 27, 1915, in the charming town of Cheney, Washington, USA.

With a career spanning numerous decades, he garnered recognition for his captivating performances in various films, including the 1945 psychological thriller "Spellbound", the 1955 drama "All That Heaven Allows", and the 1956 epic biblical drama "The Ten Commandments".

In his personal life, Donald Curtis was a devoted husband to three remarkable women: Dorothy M. Gessel, Eloise A. Hartzell, and Helen M. Reed.

As the years went by, Donald Curtis's remarkable life came to a close on May 22, 1997, in the picturesque town of Desert Hot Springs, California, USA.

Career

1957
Night Passage
Night Passage as Jubilee
1956
7th Cavalry
7th Cavalry as Lt. Bob Fitch
All That Heaven Allows
All That Heaven Allows as Howard Hoffer
1954
Phffft
Phffft as Rick Vidal
The Shanghai Story
The Shanghai Story as Leader (uncredited)
1949
Stampede
Stampede as Stanton
1948
Night Song
Night Song as George
The Fuller Brush Man
The Fuller Brush Man as Gregory Cruckston
The Amazing Mr. X
The Amazing Mr. X as Paul Faber
1947
Dangerous Years
Dangerous Years as Jeff Carter
1946
White Tie and Tails
White Tie and Tails as Nate Romero
Gallant Bess
Gallant Bess as Lt. Bridgeman
A Letter for Evie
A Letter for Evie as Capt. Budlowe
Bad Bascomb
Bad Bascomb as John Fulton
1945
Son of Lassie
Son of Lassie as Sergeant Eddie Brown
This Man's Navy
This Man's Navy as Operations Officer
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable as Lt. (J.G.) 'Shorty' Long
Spellbound
Spellbound as Harry
1944
Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis as Dr. Girard (uncredited)
1943
Law of the Northwest
Law of the Northwest as Frank Mason (as Don Curtis)
Salute to the Marines
Salute to the Marines as Randall James
Swing Fever
Swing Fever as Reporter (uncredited)
Bataan
Bataan as Lieutenant
Swing Shift Maisie
Swing Shift Maisie as Joe Peterson
1942
War Dogs
War Dogs as Fred (as Don Curtis)
Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! as Rick West
Today I Hang
Today I Hang as Ticket Agent (uncredited)
Hello, Annapolis
Hello, Annapolis as Chief Petty Officer
Invisible Agent
Invisible Agent as German Sentry (uncredited)
In Old California
In Old California as Pike - Dawson's Henchman
Joan of Ozark
Joan of Ozark as Leonard Jones
1941
Criminals Within
Criminals Within as Lt. John Harmon
The Royal Mounted Patrol
The Royal Mounted Patrol as Frenchy Duvalle
Thunder Over the Prairie
Thunder Over the Prairie as Henchman Taylor
1940
Take Me Back to Oklahoma
Take Me Back to Oklahoma as Henchman Snapper
Emergency Squad
Emergency Squad as Ambulance Interne
Texas Rangers Ride Again
Texas Rangers Ride Again as Ranger Stafford (uncredited)
The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo as Guard (Uncredited)
Junior G-Men
Junior G-Men as Henchman Akin (uncredited)
Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad as Second cadet
Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American as West Point Football Player (uncredited)
North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police as Mountie Secretary (uncredited)