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Apr 29, 2024 · James Arness: Beloit 1946: Actor known for portraying Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke: Bix Beiderbecke: Iowa (pledged 1925, not initiated) Jazz musician Steve Bellamy: Indiana University 1986: Entrepreneur in sports and entertainment known for founding several niche cable TV networks John Boles: Texas 1917: Actor known for playing Victor ...
Apr 25, 2024 · One Man's Justice served not only as the end of the Gunsmoke saga but as the very last acting credit in Arness' nearly 50-year-long career. The actor (who was in his 70s at the time) retired...
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2 days ago · Its best-known non-Wayne productions were Seven Men From Now (1956), which started the classic collaboration between director Budd Boetticher and star Randolph Scott, and Gun the Man Down (1956) with contract player James Arness as an outlaw.
May 1, 2024 · James Arness, epitomizing the strong and stoic lawman as Marshal Matt Dillon in the longest-running prime-time drama, Gunsmoke, became a household name and a beloved figure on television. His portrayal created an enduring image of classic Western values and nobility.
May 3, 2024 · James Arness, known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, was a decorated soldier. He served in World War II and was wounded during the Battle of Anzio, earning him the Purple...
Apr 22, 2024 · Actor James Arness made his name in "Gunsmoke," but later starred as Zeb Macahan in "How the West Was Won." The plot follows Macahan after the start of the Civil War, caring for his brother's...
May 1, 2024 · The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series is an award presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Beginning with the 18th Primetime Emmy Awards, leading actors in drama have competed alone.
