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James Arness

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James Arness Fast Facts:

Was wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his actions at Anzio during World War II.
Was a radio announcer in Minnesota in 1945.
Signed to play Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke in 1955 after John Wayne turned down the part.
Made four films in three years with the Duke: Big Jim McClain (1952), Hondo (1953), Island in the Sky (1953) and The Sea Chase (1955).
Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

James Arness Relationships:
Craig Aurness - Son
Janet Surtrees - Wife
Jenny Lee Aurness - Daughter
Peter Graves - Brother
Rolf Aurness - Son
Rolf Cirkler Aurness - Father
Ruth Duesler Aurness - Mother
Virginia Chapman - Ex-wife
James Arness Awards:
1957 Emmy: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor - Nominee
1959 Emmy: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1957 Emmy: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1958 Emmy: Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series - Nominee
College:
Attended Beloit College, Beloit, WI