| TV and Movie Trivia Tribute
James Arness |
     
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| 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". | ||
| Member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. | ||
| Has a star on the Walk of Fame - Television - at 1751 Vine Street. | ||
| "Gunsmoke" Link: | TV.com | Click here. |
| On TV: | TVNow | Click here for TV schedule. |
| Filmography: | The Internet Movie Database | Click here. |
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