Born:	26 May 1923	Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Known As:	Marshal Matt Dillon	TV's "Gunsmoke"
Trivia:	Birth name: James Aurness.
	6' 7" tall.
	Brother of actor Peter Graves.
	Became "Matt Dillon", the U.S. Marshal on "Gunsmoke" after John Wayne, originally offered the role, turned it down and suggested Arness to play the role.
	Honorary United States Marshal, "In recognition of his unique contribution to the Image and Traditions of the U.S. Marshal's Service".
	Was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.
	Has a star on the Walk of Fame - Television - at 1751 Vine Street.
On TV:	TVGuide.com	Click here for TV listings.
Filmography:	The Internet Movie Database	Click here.
Departed:	3 June 2011	Los Angeles, California, USA
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