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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
IMDb profile of James Arness, the American actor best known for playing Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke, the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. Learn about his life, career, roles, awards, and trivia.
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of James Arness, the American actor who starred in Gunsmoke (1955), the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. Find out about his military service, his family, his awards, and his trivia.
- Actor, Producer, Additional Crew
- June 3, 2011
- May 26, 1923
Jun 6, 2011 · James Arness, who has died aged 88, may not have been the biggest film star ever, but he was certainly one of the tallest, at 6ft 7in. His height and large bulk made a lasting impression in his...
- Ronald Bergan
Jun 3, 2011 · CBS. By Robert D. McFadden. June 3, 2011. James Arness, who burnished the legend of America’s epic West as Marshal Matt Dillon, the laconic peacemaker of Dodge City on “Gunsmoke,” one of the...
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Learn about the life and career of James Arness, one of America's most beloved actors, who played Marshal Matt Dillon on the longest running TV series, Gunsmoke. Find out how he started as a radio announcer, became a star in Hollywood, and supported various causes and organizations.
Jun 3, 2011 · June 3, 2011 10:02am. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. James Arness, the tall man who towered over TV screens for 20 seasons as the iconic Marshal Matt Dillon on CBS’ Gunsmoke, has died. He...
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