James Arness Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 7 in |
Weight | 105 kg |
Date of Birth | May 26, 1923 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Date of Death | June 3, 2011 |
James Arness was an American actor and producer who is best remembered for playing the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in the CBS television series Gunsmoke for 20 years. Moreover, his film credits include The Farmer’s Daughter, In a Lonely Place, The Man From Texas, Roses Are Red, Stars In My Crown, Battleground, Wagon Master, Sierra, Two Lost Worlds, Hellgate, Wyoming Mail, The Thing from Another World, Belle Le Grand, Iron Man, Double Crossbones, The People Against O’Hara, The Girl in White, Big Jim McLain, Horizons West, The Lone Hand, The Veils of Bagdad, Many Rivers to Cross, The Sea Chase, Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge, Gun the Man Down, The First Traveling Saleslady, Gunsmoke: To the Last Man, and Flame of the Islands. James Aurness was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1751 Vine Street for his contributions to the television industry.
Born Name
James King Aurness
Nick Names
Jim, Jimmy, James Aurness

Age
He was born on May 26, 1923.
Died
On June 3, 2011, James Arness died from natural causes at the age of 88 at his Brentwood home in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Residence
He resided in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Nationality
Education
James Arness studied at John Burroughs Grade School, Washburn High School, and West High School in Minneapolis. In June 1942, he graduated high school.
He subsequently got enrolled at Beloit College and was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Occupation
Actor, Producer
Family
- Father – Rolf Cirkler Aurness (Businessperson)
- Mother – Ruth Duesler (Journalist)
- Siblings – Peter Graves (b. Peter Duesler Aurness) (March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) (Younger Brother) (Actor)
- Others – Joan Endress Graves (Sister-In-Law, Peter’s Wife), Amanda (Niece), Kelly (Niece), Claudia (Niece)
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $8 Million.
Build
Average

Height
6 ft 7 in or 200.5 cm
Weight
105 kg or 231.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
James Arness had dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
James Arness was of Norwegian descent on his father’s side and had German roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Shy and sensitive personality
- Towering height
- Commanding voice
Brand Endorsements
Arness was cast in a magazine advertisement for L&M cigarettes in 1958.
Religion
Methodism

James Arness Facts
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