James Arness: Biography, Facts and Career
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James King Arness (né 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-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. He was the older brother of actor Peter Graves.
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- Full name: James Arness
- Born: 1923-05-26
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q470190
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Who is James Arness?
James King Arness (né 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.
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James Arness is United States.
When was James Arness born?
James Arness was born on 1923-05-26.
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