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Jan 20, 2023 · Arness married his first wife, Virginia Chapman, in 1948, which was 7 years before he started playing Matt Dillon. The pair divorced in 1963, leaving him with legal custody of their children.
Virginia Chapman was born on 14 June 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Highway Patrol (1955), Official Detective (1957) and Perry Mason (1957). She was married to James Arness and Leo Myron Morton. She died on 29 July 1977 in Malibu, California, USA.
- Actress
- June 14, 1921
- Virginia Chapman
- July 29, 1977
Virginia Chapman was born on June 14, 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Highway Patrol (1955), Official Detective (1957) and Whirlybirds (1957). She was married to James Arness and Leo Myron Morton. She died on July 29, 1977 in Malibu, California, USA.
- June 14, 1921
- July 29, 1977
Arness married Virginia Chapman in 1948, and adopted her son Craig (1946 – December 14, 2004). Arness and Chapman also had a son, Rolf (born February 18, 1952), and a daughter, Jenny Lee Arness (May 23, 1950 – May 12, 1975). Rolf Aurness became World Surfing Champion in 1970.
- Bronze Star MedalPurple Heart
- Corporal
- World War IIBattle of Anzio
Actress Virginia Chapman was born on June 14, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA. She was an actress, known for Perry Mason (1957), Highway Patrol (1955) and Sheriff of Cochise (1956). She was married to John S. Burton, Jr. and James Arness (divorced in 1960). She died at age 56 on July 29, 1977 in Malibu, CA. of a drug overdose.
Aug 2, 1977 · MALIBU, Calif., Aug. 1 (UPI)‐The death of Virginia Arness, former wife of James Arness, star of the television series “Gunsmoke” has been ruled an accidental overdose of sleeping pills.
Oct 19, 2023 · Virginia Chapman met James Arness in 1946, when they were both studying acting at the Bliss-Hayden School of Acting in Beverly Hills. They fell in love and got married on February 12, 1948. They had three children: Craig (born 1949), Rolf (born 1952), and Jenny Lee (born 1950).
