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James Arness

James Arness's biography

James King Aurness is 88 years old actor born at Minneapolis. James was born on Saturday 26th of May 1923. James is often nicknamed as Jim, Jimmy, James King Aurness, James Arness. According to year of birth 1923 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 26th of May means James is Gemini. Gemini is a dual sign of Zodiac Belt. One born with this rising sign is very dual and creative in nature with lots of verbosity. They are the most expressive people as they love talking.

He is native english speaker. He is white american. James is citizen of United States of America. James is methodist. James´s primary profession is to be actor. You can know James also as television actor, film actor, film producer. James is recently known as television producer.

James Arness's schools

We found 3 schools James attended. Complete list of schools: Beloit College, West High School, Washburn High School.

Detailed informations about his schools

  • Attended Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. Was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

James Arness's career

James´s main focus is to be actor. James is famous thanks to Gunsmoke, How the West was Won.

Is James Arness gay ?

James is known to be straight.

How did James Arness die

He died on on Friday 3rd of June 2011 when he was 88 years old. James Arnesss death was caused by natural causes.

Awards and competitions

James Arness's Awards

  • He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1751 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.

James Arness's Donations

  • In 1968, he donated his 1,400-acre ranch in northern Los Angeles County to the Brandis Institute.

James Arness's quotes

  • "If they were man and wife, it would make a lot of difference. The people upstairs decided it was better to leave the show as it was, which I totally agreed with." - on why his Gunsmoke character, Marshal Dillon, never married Miss Kitty.
  • [on Gunsmoke's cancellation in 1975]: We didn't do a final, wrap-up show. We finished the 20th year, we all expected to go on for another season, or two or three. They (the network) never told anybody they were thinking of canceling us.
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James Arness's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how James Arness looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. James is tall as 6' 7" (201 cm). Body build is athletic. His eyes are tinted blue. James´s hair is shade of grey.