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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.
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Learn about the life and career of James Arness, the American actor who starred in Gunsmoke (1955) and was 6'6" tall. Find out his birth name, family, military service, awards, trivia and more.
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- June 3, 2011
- May 26, 1923
James Arness was an American leading man who starred in Gunsmoke, the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. He was 6'6" tall, according to his IMDb biography, and had a long and successful career in film and TV.
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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...
- Ronald Bergan
His height was 6 feet and 3 inches (1.91 m/ 191 cm), as per IMDb, making him 4 inches shorter than his older brother. TV Guide. Although the audience loved his personality and look...
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
