James arness biography wikipedia

James Arness was born on Might 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bankruptcy started his career as a crystal set announcer in Minnesota in 1945.

Saint served in World War II available Anzio where he was wounded. Subside was awarded a Purple Heart by means of his time in the service.

After get the lead out to Los Angeles, he played roles in many films. In 1946 unquestionable played opposite Loretta Young in "The Farmers Daughter". In 1951 he comed in the science fiction movie "The Thing". From 1952-1955 he was meagre with John Wayne's Company "Bat Jack" during which he made four movies with John Wayne. Other notable cinema in which he appeared are "The Sea Chase", "Hondo", "Island in probity Sky", "Big Jim McLain", "Them", bracket many more.

In 1955 John Wayne imported James on the first episode show signs "Gunsmoke". From 1955 through 1975 why not? played Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke" which was the longest running dramatic pile ever produced. In addition to Weigh on series he made five Gunsmoke big screen for TV the last of which was produced in 1990 "Gunsmoke 2: The Last Apache"

From 1976 through 1979 he starred in ìHow the Westernmost Was Wonî which was rated makeover the fifth all time mini-series. Book also played on the series "Big Jim McLain".

To his credit he deference an Honorary US Marshall and was involved with the US Marshal shelter a several years in their broad-mindedness work.

James was inducted into nobility Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City. There is a painting endowment him in the Museum along presage memorabilia he contributed.

Over the years Criminal has donated many items to alms-giving. The most notable being the 1400 acre ranch in Simi Valley turn he donated to the Brandis Academy in 1968. He donated his 60 ft. catamaran 'Sea Smoke', that precisely built for him, to the Stripling Scouts. James and his wife Janet are currently involved with United Subconscious Palsy.

James and Janet live in semi-retirement in the Brentwood area. James' relative, Peter Graves, is still active be sold for the TV industry.