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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 ...
Aug 16, 2021 · James Arness earned himself $1,200 per episode for playing Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke during its early years. Later, after the television show earned awards and gained more popularity, he negotiated his contract and started making $20,000 an episode.
May 24, 2023 · James Arness Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Spouse, Biography. James Arness was an American actor and producer who is best remembered for playing the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in the CBS television series Gunsmoke for 20 years.
- May 26, 1923
- 105 kg
- 6 ft 7 in
- Gemini
Dec 29, 2022 · 'Gunsmoke' actor James Arness made a huge fortune off playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon on the long-running Western television show.
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Jan 21, 2023 · What was ‘Gunsmoke’ star James Arness’ net worth when he died? James Arness as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in ‘Gunsmoke’ | CBS via Getty Images
Matthew Raymond Dillon (born February 18, 1964) is an American actor. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award nomination and Grammy nomination.