Search results
Matt Dillon is a fictional character featured on both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. He is the U.S. Marshal of Dodge City, Kansas, who works to preserve law and order in the western frontier of the 1870s. The character was created by writer John Meston.
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.
- Bronze Star MedalPurple Heart
- Corporal
- World War IIBattle of Anzio
Gunsmoke is a classic TV series that ran from 1955 to 1975, starring James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon in Dodge City. The show won five Primetime Emmys and featured many guest stars, including John Wayne in the first episode.
- (8.8K)
- 1955-09-10
- Western
- 60
Matt Dillon is a fictional character featured on both the radio and television versions of Gunsmoke. He serves as the U.S. Marshal of Dodge City, Kansas, who works to preserve law and order in the western frontier of the 1870s. The character was created by writer John Meston, who envisioned him...
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...
James Arness was the star of the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955), as Matt Dillon. He was recommended for the role by his mentor John Wayne, who played several roles with him in films.
People also ask
Who is Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke?
Did James Arness play Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke?
Who are the actors in Gunsmoke?
Who was 'Gunsmoke' star James Arness?
Jun 3, 2011 · June 3, 20111:36 PM ET. By. Mark Memmott. Listen. "James Arness, the towering actor best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon, the strong and commanding symbol of frontier justice on the...
