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Jun 3, 2011 · James Arness. Actor. He is best remembered for his role of 'Marshal Matt Dillon' in the long-running television Western Gunsmoke (1955 to 1975). Born James King Aurness, his father was a traveling salesman, his mother was a newspaper columnist.
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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 ...
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Nov 20, 2022 · Here's 'Gunsmoke' actor James Arness' cause of death and the heartfelt final words that he left for his longtime fans.
Jun 13, 2011 · Born James Aurness in Minneapolis (years later he dropped the "u" for convenience's sake), his younger brother (also an actor) changed his name too to Peter Graves.
Jun 4, 2011 · James Arness, the towering actor best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon, the strong and commanding symbol of frontier justice on the landmark TV western series “Gunsmoke,” died Friday. He...
On Friday June 3rd, 2011 James Arness passed away less than a month after his 88th birthday. Yes, he was a giant in the history of both television and westerns passed away. He played a legendary hero in U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, but unlike many who play such roles Mr. Arness was the real (not just the reel) deal.
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Jun 4, 2011 · James Arness, the 6-foot-7-inch actor who towered over the TV landscape for two decades as righteous Dodge City lawman Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, died yesterday. He was 88. The actor died in his...