Before His Tragic Event, Ken Curtis Named the 5 Actors He Hated the Most

Before his tragic passing, Ken Curtis — beloved for his role as Festus on Gunsmoke — privately named the five actors he hated working with the most, and the revelations are shocking fans of classic Westerns and Old Hollywood. Known for his friendly on-screen charm and easygoing cowboy persona, Curtis rarely spoke publicly about conflict… but behind the scenes, it was a very different story.

According to those close to him, Curtis had strong feelings about several actors whose attitudes, egos, or unprofessional behavior clashed sharply with his own. These weren’t minor annoyances — these were deep frustrations that stuck with him for decades.
Some of the actors treated crew members poorly.
Some tried to overshadow co-stars.
And a few caused so much drama on set that Curtis swore he’d never work with them again.

These revelations are now resurfacing, giving fans a rare look at the private struggles Curtis endured during his long career in Hollywood. His honesty paints a surprising picture of tension, rivalry, and the darker side of an era many still view with nostalgia.

As these stories spread, classic TV and Western fans are rexamining iconic roles… and wondering what was really happening behind those cameras.
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