American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly 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 he appeared in school plays, he had no interest in performing, and dreamed instead of going to sea. After high school, he attended one semester at Beloit College before receiving his draft notice in He entered the army and trained at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, before shipping out for North Africa. At Casablanca, Arness joined the 3rd Infantry Division in time for the invasion of Anzio. Ten days after the invasion, Arness was severely wounded in the leg and foot by German machine-gun fire. His wounds, which plagued him the rest of his life, resulted in his medical discharge from the army.
While recuperating in a hospital in Clinton, Iowa, Arness was visited by his younger brother Peter (later to gain fame as actor Peter Graves), who suggested he take a radio course
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After moving to Los Angeles, he played roles in many films. In he played opposite Loretta Young in "The Farmers Daughter". In he appeared in the science fiction movie "The Thing". From he was contracted with John Wayne's Company "Bat Jack" during which he made four films with John Wayne. Other notable movies in which he appeared are "The Sea Chase", "Hondo", "Island in the Sky", "Big Jim McLain", "Them", and many more. In John Wayne introduced James on the first episode of "Gunsmoke". From through he played Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke" which was the longest running dramatic series ever produced. In addition to Television series he made five Gunsmoke movies for TV the last of which was produced in "Gunsmoke 2: The Last Apache" From through he starred in ìHow the West Was Wonî which was rated as the fifth all time mi
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James Arness was born on May 26, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He started his career as a radio announcer in Minnesota in
James served in World War II at Anzio where he was wounded. He was awarded a Purple Heart during his time in the service.
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