From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Dick Curtis May 11 1902 January 3 1952 was an American actor who made over 230 film and television appearances during his career Curtis was born Richard Dye in Newport Kentucky Standing at 6 3 Curtis appeared in films stretching from Charles Starrett to The Three Stooges In most of his films he played villains or heavies He made television appearances on The Lone Ranger and The Range Rider He appeared in California Gold Rush Spook Town The Gene Autry Show and many others Though his forte was in villainous roles Curtis had a genuine comedic touch As such modern audiences will recognize Curtis for his roles in such Three Stooges films as Yes We Have No Bonanza You Nazty Spy and The Three Troubledoers With the help of his friend and actor Russell Hayden Curtis helped develop Pioneertown a western movie set location in Southern California that was used for many television and film westerns