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James Arness (originally Aurness) (born May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis) is an actor best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, a role he played for 20 years, to this day the longest any actor has played the same role on the same show in prime time. He is the brother of Peter Graves.
Though primarily identified with Westerns, he also is remembered for appearing in two science fiction films, The Thing from Another World and Them!
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James Arness Facts
| Birth Name | James Aurness |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | May 26, 1923 (86) |
| Sign | Gemini |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Height | 6' 7" (2m1) |