- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCurtis Ousley
- King Curtis was born on February 7, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He is known for The Last King of Scotland (2006), Rush Hour 2 (2001) and Withnail and I (1987). He was married to Ethelyn. He died on August 13, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseEthelyn (1 child)
- ChildrenCurtis, Jr.
- ParentsEthel Montgomery
- RelativesJosephine Allen(Sibling)
- Promised the then 18-year-old Cornell Dupree a job if Dupree continued practicing the guitar. A year later, Curtis brought Dupree to New York to join Curtis's band, the King Pins.
- Legendary saxophonist, highly respected for his studio work.
- Has one son: Curtis, Jr.
- Son of Ethel Montgomery. and has one sister, Josephine Allen.
- Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 6, 2000.
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