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James Arness (born James King Aurness; May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011) was an American actor, best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years in the series Gunsmoke. He has the distinction of having played the role of Dillon in five decades: 1955 to 1975 in the weekly series, then in Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (1987) and four more made ...
- Bronze Star MedalPurple Heart
- Corporal
- World War IIBattle of Anzio
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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.
- Actor, Producer, Additional Crew
- June 3, 2011
- May 26, 1923
Biography. James Arness is recognized as one of America's most beloved actors. Generations have grown up with him as Marshal Matt Dillon on television's longest running series, GUNSMOKE.
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.
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James Arness Biography. James Arness was born on May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He started his career as a radio announcer in Minnesota in 1945. James served in World War II at Anzio where he was wounded. He was awarded a Purple Heart during his time in the service.
May 31, 2023 · James Arness starred as Marshal Matt Dillon for two decades on CBS' Gunsmoke, becoming the defining leading man among television Westerns. His life was just as incredible behind the camera, as he served in World War II and had little formal training in the acting craft.
This is the ONLY official website for James Arness and the only one he personally contributes to. Each month Jim answers questions from his fans and tells them all about the goings on in his life in "Greetings from Jim". Take a nostalgic tour through Jim's career in the "Photo Gallery".
