Curt Doussett is an American actor who is the host of the

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's ''Hazard Pay'' and owner of ComedySportz Utah.

Early life

Curt grew up in San Bernardino, CA. He attended both Cal State University at San Bernardino before transferring to

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. Curt studied music composition and theory at Brigham Young University before getting into acting as a regular performer at Orem's Hale Center Theater.

Career

He has been in over 60 theatrical productions and has made several appearances on television. His credits include '' Everwood'', '' Touched by an Angel'', ''

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'', '' Dumb & Dumber'', and parts in several

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films. When Doussett's agent found out that ''Hazard Pay'', a new

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show, was auditioning for a host, a demo tape of Doussett was sent in. The demo tape alone got Doussett to the final three. When Doussett showed up in person, he told the producers he wasn't afraid to try anything. A little later, Doussett found out he was going to be the host of the television show. In 2013, he was announced as the new host of ''Syfy's'' new show ''Exit'' which premiered on 4 June 2013.

Acting Credit

Film acting credits

Curt's appeared in the 2011 film ''Midway to Heaven'' starring opposite Michelle Money. Curt's other film acting credits include ''

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'', ''

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'' (nominated for two

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), ''

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'' opposite

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and Clint Howard, and the upcoming ''Adventures of Food Boy'' opposite Lucas Grabeel.

TV acting credits

Doussett starred in Discovery Channel’s ''

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'' in 2007. Other television acting credits include ''CSI: Miami'', ''Touched by an Angel'', ''NCIS: Navy Criminal Investigative Service'', ''Phil of the Future'' and ''Everwood''. He also starred in the telefilm ''Go Figure'' for Disney Channel.

References

External links

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