Birthname: James King Aurness
| Sign | Gemini |
| Born | May 26, 1923 Minneapolis, MN |
| Died | Jun 3, 2011 Los Angeles, CA |
| Age | Died at 88 |
James Arness | |
| Job | Actor |
| Years active | 1947-94 |
| Known for | Marshal Matt Dillon in TV's Gunsmoke; brother of actor Peter Graves |
| Top Roles | Leon Williams, Marshal Matt Dillon, Peter Holstrom, 'The Thing', Mac McMullen, pilot |
| Top Genres | Western, Drama, Action, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction |
| Top Topics | World War II, Based on Play, Politics |
| Top Collaborators | John Wayne, Howard Hawks (Director), Robert Fellows (Producer), Herbert Anderson |
| Shares birthday with | John Wayne, Norma Talmadge, Al Jolson see more.. |
James Arness Overview:
Actor, James Arness, was born James King Aurness on May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN. Arness died at the age of 88 on Jun 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA .
MINO BIO:
Husky leading man James Arness, with his bear-like build, found difficulty getting a range of roles, but then landed the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in TV's Gunsmoke, a series that lasted 20 years. Since it ended in 1972, his giant frame, easy-going drawl and rather strained smile proved just as difficult to cast as before and he was back in the saddle as Marshal Dillon by 1987. He is the brother of actor Peter Graves.
(Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.
James Arness BlogHub Articles:
Happy Memorial Day and Happy Birthday James Arness!
By Marisa on May 26, 2014 From The Timothy Carey ExperienceHere in the US we are observing?Memorial Day, in honor of those who gave their lives during war. It seems that every year I post a pic from Paths of Glory (1957) on this date, and this year is no exception. We thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and we pray that there be no more sacrifices ... Read full article
In Memory: James Arness.
By Dawn on Jun 4, 2011 From Noir and Chick FlicksJames Arness (May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011). Was best known for playing Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke for 20 years. His younger brother was actor Peter Graves. Arness, played the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in five decades: 1955 to 1975 in the weekly series, then in Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge ... Read full article
James Arness (1923 - 2011)
By Caftan Woman on Jun 4, 2011 From Caftan WomanMarshal Matt Dillon, Gunsmoke The hero of my childhood became the TV pal of my middle years. Dennis Weaver, James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake Gunsmoke, 1955-1975 / 5 TV movies 1987 - 1994 From Burt Reynolds' foreword to James Arness, An Autobiography by James Arness with James E. Wise... Read full article
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James Arness Quotes:
Robert Graham: Boy, if I can still raise an arm when we get out of this place, I'm gonna show you just how saturated *I* can get.
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