American leading man who found great fame on television. At
6'6" Arness is one of the tallest leading men in Hollywood.
When John Wayne turned down the lead to the series "Gunsmoke",
he recommended James Arness, who went on to great fame in the
role.
One of his memorable performances was in the 1951 production
of the THE
THING.
In 1947 Arness appeared in his first film, THE FARMER'S
DAUGHTER, followed by many outstanding credits including:
BATTLEGROUND (1949)
WAGONMASTER (1950)
THE SEA CHASE (1955)
THE FIRST TRAVELING SALESLADY (1956)
GUN DOWN THE MAN (1956)
ALIAS JESSES JAMES (1959)
James Arness' television series include:
GUNSMOKE (1955-1975) As Marshal Dillon, in the longest running
drama on TV.
HOW THE WEST WAS WON (1976-1979)
MCLAIN'S LAW (1981)
TV Movies include: GUNSMOKE: TO THE LAST MAN (1992)
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