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Nov 8, 2022 · James had three children, one of whom was adopted. The late Craig Chapman was the adopted son of James. His biological children were Rolf, his son and his late daughter Jenny Lee Arness. James Arness Family: Parents. James was born to Rolf Cirkler Aurness, his father and to Ruth Duesler, his mother. Rolf, James’ father was a businessman ...
Jul 10, 2022 · James Arness & Mom of His 3 Kids Wed When He Was 'A Beach Comber' — She Felt He Flew like a 'Comet' with Fame. By Olawale Ogunjimi. Jul 10, 2022 06:30 P.M. Virginia Chapman and James Arness had a beautiful marriage for many years until the actor's soaring career caused a storm in their relationship, which ultimately led to their separation.
Following the aforementioned "Gunsmoke" TV movies (the last in 1994, when Arness was 71), Arness basically retired. His marriage to Virginia Chapman ended in divorce in 1960. They had three children, one of whom, Jenny Lee, committed suicide in 1975. Arness subsequently married Janet Surtrees in 1978.
Aurness is the son of Gunsmoke actor James Arness (who died on June 3, 2011) and nephew of Mission Impossible actor Peter Graves. In the decade following his World Surfing Championship win Aurness fell out of surfing due to the deaths of his wife, mother, and sister.
Dec 4, 2023 · Jenny, the celebrity daughter of renowned actor James Arness, carved her path in Hollywood, particularly gaining recognition for her role as Amy in Gunsmoke. Her notable appearances include episodes like Western. 8.0., Aunt Thede (1964), and The Glory and the Mud (1964) within the series.
Mar 30, 2022 · James Arness’ Children. James Arness was first married to Virginia Chapman in 1948. The two had a son, Rolf, and a daughter, Jenny Lee Arness. He also adopted her son Craig.
Oct 16, 2021 · Arness' daughter, Jenny Lee Arness, unfortunately died from a drug overdose in 1975 when she was 24 years old. The actor experienced even more tragedy when his first wife also died from an ...
