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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 ...
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James King Arness (May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011) was an American actor. He was best known for his role in Gunsmoke. He played the character Marshal Matt Dillon. His younger brother was actor Peter Graves.
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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 his birth name, height, military service, family, awards, and trivia.
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- May 26, 1923
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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, family, and achievements.
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Learn about the life and career of James Arness, one of America's most beloved actors. He played Marshal Matt Dillon on TV's longest running series, GUNSMOKE, and received many awards and honors for his work and dedication.
Jun 3, 2011 · CBS. 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 longest-running dramatic series in ...
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...