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James Arness. Actor: Gunsmoke. American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness. His father was a traveling salesman of medical supplies and his mother later became a newspaper columnist.
Standing Tall Among Hollywood’s All-Time Favorite Actors. Yes, at 6 foot 7 inches, James Arness was tall, very tall, and some fans would say, quite a tall drink of water! During WWII, Arness won a Bronze Star and Purple Heart among many other distinctions, and his height was used as a strategic tool by his Army Infantry Division as they ...
His height was 6 feet and 3 inches (1.91 m/ 191 cm), as per IMDb, making him 4 inches shorter than his older brother. TV Guide. Although the audience loved his personality and look...
Jim Arness was born on May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and began his long and illustrious career as a radio announcer in Minnesota in 1945. After moving to Los Angeles, he found work in the movies. His big break came in 1947, when he landed a prime role opposite Loretta Young in " The Farmers Daughter ".
May 24, 2023 · James Arness Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Spouse, Biography. His height was 2.0 m & weight was 105 kg. See his girlfriends' names & trivia
Height: 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) Spouse(s) Virginia Chapman (m.1948–1960, divorced) Janet Surtees (m.1978–2011, his death) Children: Rolf, Craig (deceased), Jim, Jenny Lee (deceased) Relatives: Peter Graves (brother, deceased) Website: jamesarness.com
Jun 20, 2011 · Arness was the picture of Western rectitude, with his tall stature (he was 6 ft. 7 in., or just over 2 m), square jaw and clean-cut looks. But though Gunsmoke was a traditional TV western, you...
