Barry Curtis

Barry Curtis

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdaySep 10, 1943
Death2019-01-13
BiographyBarry Alan Curtis (September 10, 1943 – January 13, 2019) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Ricky North in the American western television series The Adventures of Champion.

Born in Los Angeles, California. Curtis decided to become an actor at the age of six. He began his career in 1952, appearing in the film The Marrying Kind. Curtis then appeared in the 1953 film Abbott and Costello Go to Mars. In 1955, he starred in the new CBS western television series The Adventures of Champion playing Ricky North. He starred alongside actor, Jim Bannon, who played the role of Sandy North. Curtis played Nugget Saunders in the 1955 film One Desire. His television credits include Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best,The Lone Ranger, The Sheriff of Cochise, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, Annie Oakley and State Trooper.

Curtis retired in 1960, last appearing in the sitcom television series Leave It to Beaver. After retiring, he attended the University of California, earning his philosophy degree. He then attended Harvard University, earning his doctor of philosophy degree, in 1975. Curtis taught at numerous universities, the last of which was the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, in 2011.

Curtis died on January 13, 2019, in a hospital in Hilo, Hawaii, at the age of 75.

Biography from the Wikipedia article Barry Curtis (actor). Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Art Detectives
Running

Art Detectives

Art Detectives is a compelling new original crime series centered around the Heritage Crime Unit, a police department consisting of art loving DI Mick Palmer and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik. Together, they solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings, to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl.

Throughout the season, the artfully astute detectives encounter a fake Vermeer, Viking gold, a rare Chinese vase and items rescued from the Titanic. It's a rich and colorful world driven by greed, obsession, lust and revenge. Mick navigates these demanding cases while managing a budding romance with museum curator Rosa and the sudden reappearance of his charismatic father, Ron, who just happens to be one of Britain's most notorious forgers.

GenreDrama, Crime
Mistletoe Murders
Running

Mistletoe Murders

Emily Lane is a good-natured Christmas shop owner with a secret past. When local murders begin to pop up in Fletcher's Grove, Emily can't help but to use her unique talents from her past life to help solve murders that affect people in her new life. She crosses paths with Detective Sam Wilner who she starts to make a connection with, until he comes to learn there is more to Emily than meets the eye.

12 12 12
Upcoming

12 12 12

12 12 12 unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of planning, the 12 hours of the heist, and the 12 days following the heist. The series follows a disgraced FBI agent and an American career criminal who play a zero-sum game of cat and mouse across Europe. At the center of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.

Destination X
Running

Destination X

Destination X sees a group of contestants go on the road trip of a lifetime but they have no idea of their location. In order to win, they must figure out their mystery locations. Once they're on the blacked-out Destination X bus, the journey turns into a real-life game board, with challenges designed to offer clues as to their location, along with a few misdirects to keep them guessing.  

At the end of each episode, the contestant who places an X on a map furthest from the actual location packs their bags. The first participant to reach Destination X will be crowned the winner.

American Pickers
Running

American Pickers

This isn't your grandmother's antiquing. The American Pickers are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner's land. Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person's trash into another's treasure. The show follows the team as they scour the country for hidden gems in junkyards, basements, garages and barns, meeting quirky characters and hearing their amazing stories. If you think the antique business is all about upscale boutiques and buttoned-up dealers, this show may change your mind – and teach you a thing or two about American history along the way.