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Donald Curtis

1915 – 1997

American actor

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Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 82). Donald Curtis was an American actor and television actor.

Donald Curtis (born Curtis D. Rudolf; February 27, 1915 – May 22, 1997) was an American actor who had roles in dozens of films and television series.

Biography Curtis was born in Spokane, Washington, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Rudolph.

Curtis's early acting experience included work at the Pasadena Community Playhouse. In the summer of 1950, Curtis portrayed Adam Conway in the comedy Detective's Wife on CBS television.

Curtis resumed using his birth name when he became a religious leader. As Curtis D. Rudolf, he ministered in the First Church of Religious Science in New York City before he became leader-director of the Church of Religious Science in Philadelphia. He also was pastor of the Church of Religious Science in Santa Barbara, California and the First Church of Religious Science in Dallas, Texas.

Curtis married Margaret Jennings in 1940.

On May 22, 1997, Curtis died in Desert Hot Springs, California.

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Who was Donald Curtis?

American actor (1915-1997)

When was Donald Curtis born?

Donald Curtis was born on 27 February 1915 in Cheney.

When did Donald Curtis die?

Donald Curtis died on 22 May 1997 in Desert Hot Springs.

What was Donald Curtis's occupation?

Donald Curtis was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Donald Curtis?

Donald Curtis was American.

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· Wikipedia: Donald Curtis

· Wikidata: Q3036004

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