Festus Haggen, a character from the television series "Gunsmoke," did not have any children mentioned in the show. His character, portrayed by Ken Curtis, was more focused on his role as the deputy and his interactions with other characters than on family life. While some backstory may have been hinted at, there were no significant references to him having kids.
Festus' cousins were: Lambert, Emery, Claudius, Hard Luck Henry and Catfish.....these are the ones I can recall......there might have been more.
Festus was the character name of the 2nd official deputy on the CBS series called Gunsmoke. His real name was Ken Curtis (born July 2, 1916 and died April 28, 1991)
Ken Curtis played the character Festus Haggen in the long-running TV series "Gunsmoke." He also portrayed a gunslinger named "Jeb" in the episode titled "Festus and the Magician," where he appeared in a dual role. Curtis's portrayal of Festus became iconic, contributing significantly to the show's popularity during its run.
Ken Curtis made his first appearance in "Gunsmoke" in the episode titled "Doc's Revenge," which is the 13th episode of Season 8. He portrayed the character Festus Haggen, who would later become a prominent and beloved character in the series. Curtis's introduction added a new dynamic to the show, and Festus became a staple alongside Marshal Matt Dillon.
Festus Haggen first appeared as a deputy in the "Gunsmoke" episode titled "Magnus," which is the 29th episode of Season 8, originally airing on March 1, 1963. He was introduced as a comic foil and a character with a distinct personality, eventually becoming a beloved regular on the show. Festus was portrayed by actor Ken Curtis and became known for his unique speech patterns and rugged charm.
If you mean Festus Haggen from Gunsmoke then it was Ken Curtis.
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Festus Haggen's mule was named Ruth .
Festus' cousins were: Lambert, Emery, Claudius, Hard Luck Henry and Catfish.....these are the ones I can recall......there might have been more.
Festus was the character name of the 2nd official deputy on the CBS series called Gunsmoke. His real name was Ken Curtis (born July 2, 1916 and died April 28, 1991)
Marshal Dillon's deputies on the television show "Gunsmoke" were Chester Goode, Quint Asper, Festus Haggen, and Newly O'Brien.
Ken Curtis played the character Festus Haggen in the long-running TV series "Gunsmoke." He also portrayed a gunslinger named "Jeb" in the episode titled "Festus and the Magician," where he appeared in a dual role. Curtis's portrayal of Festus became iconic, contributing significantly to the show's popularity during its run.
Dennis Weaver played Chester Good until 1964 then Ken Curtin played Festus.
Beard Stubble became fashionable by Don Johnson in the 1980's. However, some believe it became fashionable in the 60's when the character of Festus Haggen was on the show "Gunsmoke".
Ken Curtis made his first appearance in "Gunsmoke" in the episode titled "Doc's Revenge," which is the 13th episode of Season 8. He portrayed the character Festus Haggen, who would later become a prominent and beloved character in the series. Curtis's introduction added a new dynamic to the show, and Festus became a staple alongside Marshal Matt Dillon.
Rupert Haggen died in 1962.
Rupert Haggen was born in 1887.