Patrick Curtis (June 15, 1939 – November 24, 2022) was an American film producer, best known for his association with Raquel Welch, whom he married on February 14, 1967 and divorced on January 6, 1972. Curtis was instrumental in promoting Welch's career. He produced a number of films starring her."In a Marriage of Looks, Money, Fame—All Hers—Raquel Welch Meets Her Third Match" People Magazine 21 July 1980, accessed 14 April 2014
Curtis was cast in the uncredited part of Baby Beau Wilkes in Gone with the Wind in 1939. His uncle was film director Billy Wilder.
Curtis was a stand-in for Tony Dow ("Wally") on the series "Leave it to Beaver" and appeared as an extra in a few episodes. His acting career never took off.https://tolucalake.com/2023/03/remembering-patrick-curtis-toluca-lakes-crossdraw-kid/
Curtis died on November 24, 2022, at the age of 83. His Gone with the Wind co-star, Mickey Kuhn, had died four days prior to him.
Select credits A Swingin' Summer (1965) – associate producer The Sorcerers (1967) – producer The Beloved (1970) – producer Raquel! (1970) (TV special) – producer Hannie Caulder (1971) – producer J-Men Forever (1975) – producer The Avenging Angel (1995) – producer Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (2012) – producer
Unmade projects O'Hooligan's Mob (1971) – to direct
References
External links
Patrick Curtis at BFI