What is James Arness's full name?
James King Aurness
James Arness nickname(s):
Jim
James Arness date of birth:
May 26, 1923
How old was James Arness when died?
88
Where was James Arness born?
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
When did James Arness die?
June 3, 2011
Where did James Arness die?
Brentwood, California, USA
Why did James Arness die?
Natural Causes
How tall is James Arness?
6' 7" (201 cm)
James Arness body shape:
Athletic
What color is James Arness's hair?
Grey
Is James Arness gay or straight?
Straight
What is James Arness's ethnicity?
White
What is James Arness nationality?
American
Where did James Arness go to university?
Beloit College
What is James Arness's occupation?
Actor
James Arness claim to fame:
Gunsmoke, How the West was Won
Short Biography
James Arness (May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011) was an American actor, best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon in the television series Gunsmoke for 20 years. Arness has the distinction of having played the role of Dillon in five separate decades: 1955 to 1975 in the weekly series, then in Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge (1987) and four more made-for-television Gunsmoke films in the 1990s. In Europe Arness reached cult status for his role as Zeb Macahan in the western series How the West Was Won. His younger brother was actor Peter Graves.