James Arness
Biography
The star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness (formerly had been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness. His father was a traveling salesman of medical supplies and his mother later became a newspaper columnist. James attended West High School in Minneapolis. Although... show more
Known For
Acting
Popularity
1.8
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Birthday
May 26, 1923
Deathday
June 03, 2011
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