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Military service in World War II. Although Arness wanted to be a naval fighter pilot, he was concerned his poor eyesight would bar him. However, it was his 6-ft, 7-in (2.01 m) frame that ended his chances because the height limit for aviators was set at 6 ft, 2 in (1.88 m).
- Bronze Star MedalPurple Heart
- Corporal
- World War IIBattle of Anzio
James Arness Height 6ft 6 (198.1 cm) American actor, best remembered for roles in TV shows Gunsmoke, How the West Was Won and films such as Big Jim McLain, Island in the Sky, The Sea Chase, Hondo, Gun the Man Down, Horizons West, Carbine Williams, Hellgate and Her Twelve Men.
James Arness was a leading American actor who starred in Gunsmoke (1955), the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. He was 6'6¾\" tall and had a commanding voice and a trademark role as Matt Dillon.
- Actor, Producer, Additional Crew
- June 3, 2011
- May 26, 1923
James Arness was an American actor best known for playing Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke, a TV series that ran for 20 seasons. He was 6'6\" tall and had a long and successful career in film and TV, working with John Wayne and other stars.
- January 1, 1
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
James Arness was 6 foot 7 inches tall, making him one of Hollywood's tallest actors. See how he compares to his co-stars, celebrities, animals and more in this fun blog post.
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James Arness was a 6-foot-7-inch actor who starred as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, the longest running dramatic series. He also appeared in movies, westerns, and received many honors for his work and charity.
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
