James Arness

James Arness

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 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 1943. He entered the army and trained at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, before shipping out for North Africa. After landing 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 Clinton, Iowa hospital, he was visited by his younger brother Peter (later to gain fame as actor Peter Graves), who suggested he take a radio course at the University of Minnesota. James did so, and a teacher recommended him for a job as an announcer at a Minneapolis radio station. Though seemingly headed for success in radio, he followed a boyhood friend's suggestion and went with the friend to Hollywood in hopes of getting work as film extras. He studied at the Bliss-Hayden Theatre School under actor Harry Hayden, and while appearing in a play there was spotted by agent Leon Lance. Lance got the actor a role as Loretta Young's brother in The Farmer's Daughter (1947). The director of that film, H.C. Potter, recommended that he drop the "u" from his last name and soon thereafter the actor was officially known as James Arness. Little work followed this break,  He appeared in a production of "Candida", and married his leading lady, Virginia Chapman. He began to get small roles with frequency, often, due to his size, villainous characters. Most notable among these was that of the space alien in The Thing from Another World (1951). While playing a Greek warrior in a play, Arness was spotted by agent Charles K. Feldman, who represented John Wayne. Feldman introduced Arness to Wayne, who put the self-described 6' 6" actor under personal contract. Arness played several roles over the next few years for and with Wayne, whom he considered a mentor. In 1955, Wayne recommended Arness for the lead role of Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke (1955). (Contrary to urban legend, Wayne himself was never offered the role.) Arness at first declined, thinking a TV series could derail his growing film career, but Wayne argued for the show, and Arness accepted. After the cancellation of "Gunsmoke" in 1975, Arness took on another successful Western project, "How The West Was Won." A brief modern police drama, McClain's Law (1981), followed, and Arness played his mentor John Wayne's role in Red River (1988), a remake of the Wayne classic.

  • Titulu: James Arness
  • Popularità: 14.407
  • Cunnisciutu per: Acting
  • Anniversariu: 1923-05-26
  • Locu di nascita: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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  • Cunnisciutu ancu cum'è: James King Aurness, Джеймс Арнесс
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James Arness I filmi

  • 1951
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    The Thing from Another World

    The Thing from Another World

    6.716 1951 HD

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  • 1954
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    Them!

    Them!

    6.8 1954 HD

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  • 1992
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    Gunsmoke: To the Last Man

    Gunsmoke: To the Last Man

    6.5 1992 HD

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  • 1953
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    Hondo

    Hondo

    6.531 1953 HD

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  • 1950
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    Stars in My Crown

    Stars in My Crown

    6.9 1950 HD

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  • 1949
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    Battleground

    Battleground

    6.6 1949 HD

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  • 1979
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    The Horror Show

    The Horror Show

    6 1979 HD

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  • 1953
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    Island in the Sky

    Island in the Sky

    6.2 1953 HD

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  • 1955
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    The Sea Chase

    The Sea Chase

    6.1 1955 HD

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  • 1952
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    Big Jim McLain

    Big Jim McLain

    5 1952 HD

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  • 1951
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    The People Against O'Hara

    The People Against O'Hara

    5.7 1951 HD

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  • 1952
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    Horizons West

    Horizons West

    5.7 1952 HD

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  • 1950
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    Wagon Master

    Wagon Master

    6.7 1950 HD

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  • 1952
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    Carbine Williams

    Carbine Williams

    6.3 1952 HD

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  • 1959
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    Alias Jesse James

    Alias Jesse James

    5.9 1959 HD

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  • 1951
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    Iron Man

    Iron Man

    4.5 1951 HD

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  • 1955
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    Many Rivers to Cross

    Many Rivers to Cross

    6.2 1955 HD

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  • 1989
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    John Wayne Standing Tall

    John Wayne Standing Tall

    6 1989 HD

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  • 1987
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    Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge

    Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge

    6.4 1987 HD

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  • 1956
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    Gun the Man Down

    Gun the Man Down

    6.3 1956 HD

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  • 1950
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    Wyoming Mail

    Wyoming Mail

    4.4 1950 HD

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  • 1950
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    Sierra

    Sierra

    5.3 1950 HD

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  • 2016
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    For the Love of Spock

    For the Love of Spock

    7.5 2016 HD

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  • 1951
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    Two Lost Worlds

    Two Lost Worlds

    4 1951 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Man from Texas

    The Man from Texas

    6 1948 HD

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  • 1947
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    Roses Are Red

    Roses Are Red

    5.5 1947 HD

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  • 1990
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    Gunsmoke: The Last Apache

    Gunsmoke: The Last Apache

    6.6 1990 HD

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  • 1955
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    Flame of the Islands

    Flame of the Islands

    3.5 1955 HD

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  • 1952
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    The Girl in White

    The Girl in White

    6.7 1952 HD

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  • 1952
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    Hellgate

    Hellgate

    6.7 1952 HD

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  • 1954
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    Her Twelve Men

    Her Twelve Men

    5.7 1954 HD

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  • 1987
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    The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory

    The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory

    6.636 1987 HD

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  • 1953
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    The Lone Hand

    The Lone Hand

    5.2 1953 HD

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  • 1951
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    Cavalry Scout

    Cavalry Scout

    5.8 1951 HD

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  • 1956
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    The First Traveling Saleslady

    The First Traveling Saleslady

    5.4 1956 HD

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  • 1953
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    The Veils of Bagdad

    The Veils of Bagdad

    6 1953 HD

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  • 1994
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    Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

    Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

    6 1994 HD

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  • 1947
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    The Farmer's Daughter

    The Farmer's Daughter

    6.9 1947 HD

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  • 1988
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    Red River

    Red River

    5.6 1988 HD

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  • 1993
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    Gunsmoke: The Long Ride

    Gunsmoke: The Long Ride

    5.5 1993 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Macahans

    The Macahans

    6.7 1976 HD

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  • 1950
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    In a Lonely Place

    In a Lonely Place

    7.581 1950 HD

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  • 1993
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    Gunsmoke: The Long Ride

    Gunsmoke: The Long Ride

    5.5 1993 HD

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  • 1994
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    Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

    Gunsmoke: One Man's Justice

    6 1994 HD

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  • 1955
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    Gunsmoke

    Gunsmoke

    6.5 1955 HD

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  • 1977
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    How the West Was Won

    How the West Was Won

    7 1977 HD

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  • 1948
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    The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

    6.632 1948 HD

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  • 1981
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    McClain's Law

    McClain's Law

    6.5 1981 HD

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  • 1950
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    Lux Video Theatre

    Lux Video Theatre

    6 1950 HD

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  • 1945
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    Front Row Center

    Front Row Center

    4 1945 HD

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  • 1955
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    The Johnny Carson Show

    The Johnny Carson Show

    7.7 1955 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Johnny Carson Show

    The Johnny Carson Show

    6.5 1970 HD

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