Billy Curtis
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Billy Curtis was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Curtis's early acting career consisted of roles in various films, such as "The Terror of Tiny Town" (1938), the western "Three Texas Steers" (1939) with John Wayne and the drama "Wings For the Eagle" (1942) with Ann Sheridan. He also appeared in the Betty Hutton biopic "Incendiary Blonde" (1945), the musical "April Showers" (1948) with Jack Carson and the "Princess of the Nile" (1954) film with Debra Paget. His film career continued throughout the fifties in productions like the Dean Martin comedy "Three Ring Circus" (1954), "Jungle Moon Men" (1955) with Johnny Weissmuller and the comedic adventure "The Court Jester" (1956) with Danny Kaye. He also appeared in "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1957) with Grant Williams. Toward the end of his career, he tackled roles in "How To Seduce a Woman" (1973) with Angus Duncan, the Clint Eastwood western "High Plains Drifter" (1973) and "Little Cigars" (1973). He also appeared in the Paul Bartel comedy "Eating Raoul" (1982). Curtis last worked on the Sylvester Stallone action flick "Rambo III" (1988). Curtis passed away in November 1988 at the age of 79.