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.

Nov 20, 2022 · Gunsmoke actor James Arness became CBS’ most significant actor when it came to their network programming. He brilliantly played U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon on the Western …

James Arness. Actor: Gunsmoke. American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the …

Dec 9, 2024 · James Arness was an iconic American actor, best known for his legendary portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon in the classic television series Gunsmoke (1955–1975). Towering at …

Throughout his career, James Arness received numerous awards and honors for his work and dedication to law enforcement. He has twice been made an Honorary United States Marshal in …

Born Peter and James Aurness in Minneapolis, the brothers took different professional names and very different paths to stardom. Arness made his film debut in the late 1940s, eventually...

Jun 1, 2025 · Following his retirement in 1994, James left the public eye, but in 2001 he published an autobiography entitled “James Arness: An Autobiography”. James led a quiet life until his …

Aug 28, 2024 · Years before he made his TV debut as Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, James Arness wed Virginia Chapman in 1948. They began a family along with her adopted son, Craig. The …

Jun 3, 2011 · The director of that film, H.C. Potter, recommended that he drop the "u" from his last name and soon thereafter the actor was officially known as James Arness. Little work followed …

Nov 15, 2023 · James Arness (born May 26, 1923) was a well-known American actor best remembered for his 20-year starring as Marshal Matt Dillon in the famous CBS television …