Alan Curtis
Biography
Alan Curtis was an American film actor born Harry Ueberroth on July 24, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a model, appearing in local newspaper ads. He began appearing in films in the late 1930s, ultimately appearing in over 50 films with 44 known credits on The Movie Database. His early work included a Technicolor appearance in the Alice Faye and Don Ameche film Hollywood Cavalcade and a role in High Sierra in 1941. He is best known as one of the romantic leads in the Abbott and Costello hit movie Buck Privates. His opportunity for leading-man stardom came when he replaced John Garfield in the 1943 production Flesh and Fantasy. Curtis passed away on February 2, 1953.
Career overview
Alan Curtis was an American film actor born Harry Ueberroth on July 24, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois. Before transitioning to acting, he began his professional career as a model, appearing in local newspaper ads. His looks caught the attention of Hollywood, leading him to begin appearing in films in the late 1930s. His early film work included a Technicolor appearance in the Alice Faye and Don Ameche film Hollywood Cavalcade, as well as a memorable role in High Sierra in 1941. He appeared in over 50 films throughout his career and is probably best known for playing one of the romantic leads in Abbott and Costello's first hit movie, Buck Privates.
Curtis received an opportunity for leading-man stardom when he replaced the unwilling John Garfield in the 1943 production Flesh and Fantasy. His known credits in the database include 44 acting entries. He passed away on February 2, 1953.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- City of Violence (1951) as Paolo Giacomo
- The Pirates of Capri (1949) as Commodore Van Diel
- Apache Chief (1949) as Young Eagle
- The Enchanted Valley (1948) as Johnny Nelson
- Philo Vance's Gamble (1947) as Philo Vance
- Philo Vance's Secret Mission (1947) as Philo Vance
- Renegade Girl (1946) as Fred Raymond
- Inside Job (1946) as Edward "Eddie" Norton
- Flight to Nowhere (1946) as Hobe Carrington
- The Naughty Nineties (1945) as Mr. Crawford
- Shady Lady (1945) as Marty Martin
- See My Lawyer (1945) as Charlie Rodman
- Frisco Sal (1945) as Rio Jordan aka John Warren
- The Daltons Ride Again (1945) as Emmett Dalton
- The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) as Mark Foster
- Phantom Lady (1944) as Scott Henderson
- Destiny (1944) as Cliff Banks
- Follow the Boys (1944) as Alan Curtis (uncredited)
- Hitler's Madman (1943) as Karel Vavra
- Gung Ho! (1943) as John Harbison
- Crazy House (1943) as Alan Curtis
- Two Tickets to London (1943) as First Mate Dan Driscoll
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942) as Self
- Remember Pearl Harbor (1942) as Bruce Gordon
- High Sierra (1941) as Babe
- Buck Privates (1941) as Bob Martin
- We Go Fast (1941) as Bob Brandon
- New Wine (1941) as Franz Schubert
- Four Sons (1940) as Karl Bern
- Sergeant Madden (1939) as Dennis Madden
- Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) as Nicky Hayden
- Good Girls Go to Paris (1939) as Tom Brand
- Burn 'Em Up O'Connor (1939) as Jose "Rocks" Rivera
- Mannequin (1938) as Eddie Miller
- The Shopworn Angel (1938) as 'Thin Lips'
- Yellow Jack (1938) as Brinkerhof
- The Duke of West Point (1938) as Cadet Strong
- The Woman I Love (1937) as (uncredited)
- The Witness Chair (1936) as Reporter in Coutroom
- Without Orders (1936) as Co-Pilot
- Don't Turn 'em Loose (1936) as Wedding Attendant with Telegram
- Walking on Air (1936) as Fred Randolph
- Smartest Girl in Town (1936) as Model who Escorts Cookie (uncredited)
- One Live Ghost (1936) as Alan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alan Curtis best known for?
Alan Curtis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), Gung Ho! (1943), High Sierra (1941), The Borgias (2011).
When and where was Alan Curtis born?
Alan Curtis was born on July 24, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on February 2, 1953.
How many credits does Alan Curtis have?
Alan Curtis has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1951.
What is Alan Curtis's background in cinema and television?
Alan Curtis was an American film actor born Harry Ueberroth on July 24, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a model, appearing in local newspaper ads. He began appearing in films in the late 1930s, ultimately appearing in over 50 films with 44 known credits on The Movie Database....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- High Sierra (1941) as Babe — aged about 31
- The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) as Mark Foster — aged about 34
- Gung Ho! (1943) as John Harbison — aged about 33
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