James Arness, who portrayed Marshal Matt Dillon in "Gunsmoke," reportedly used around 20 buckskin jackets throughout the series. The jackets were integral to his character's rugged Western look and were designed to withstand the rigors of filming. Each jacket was tailored for different scenes, reflecting the wear and tear of a lawman in the Old West.
He rode a number of different horses - Marshal , Faithful Old Buck .
In the television series "Gunsmoke," the character Matt Dillon, portrayed by James Arness, is depicted as a U.S. Marshal in Dodge City, Kansas. Throughout the series, Matt Dillon is involved in numerous gunfights and confrontations, but he is not shown digging graves on a regular basis. The exact number of graves he may have dug is not explicitly stated in the series.
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James Arness, born on the 26th of May, 1923 in America was an award winning film and television actor. His roles in the T.V series Gunsmoke and How The West Was Won brought him many fans and accolades.
James Arness has 3 children
Virginia Arness is buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California. She was the wife of actor James Arness, best known for his role in "Gunsmoke." Her burial site is part of a well-known cemetery that is the final resting place for many celebrities.
He has 3 children - two are deceased.
He rode a number of different horses - Marshal , Faithful Old Buck .
No, although he helped James Arness land the star part. He also did an ad for this TV series.
Our actor, James Arness, died of old age. Specific dates unknown.
In the television series "Gunsmoke," the character Matt Dillon, portrayed by James Arness, is depicted as a U.S. Marshal in Dodge City, Kansas. Throughout the series, Matt Dillon is involved in numerous gunfights and confrontations, but he is not shown digging graves on a regular basis. The exact number of graves he may have dug is not explicitly stated in the series.
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He has been married twice. First to Virginia Chapman (deceased) and to his current wife, Janet Surtees. They've been married for 31 years.
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Actors that served in the military overseas (excludes actors who remained stateside). This list is only a few. Many less well-known actors served in various roles.David NivenClark GableJames StewartAudie MurphyBurt LancasterLee MarvinJames Arness (of TV "Gunsmoke")Other Hollywood directors and suchNorman LearJohn Huston