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James Arness
American actor (1923-2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Born | James King Aurness (1923-05-26)May 26, 1923 |
Died | June 3, 2011(2011-06-03) (aged 88) |
Cause of death | Natural causes[1] |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Education | Minneapolis Washburn High School Minneapolis West High School |
Alma mater | Beloit College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1947–94 |
Television | Gunsmoke, How the West Was Won |
Height | 201 cm (6 ft 7 in) |
Spouse(s) | Virginia Chapman (m.1948–1960, divorced) Janet Surtees (m.1978–2011, his death) |
Children | Rolf, Craig (deceased), Jim, Jenny Lee (deceased) |
Relatives | Peter Graves (brother, deceased) |
Website | jamesarness.com |
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