James Arness Net Worth 2024, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 09, 2026
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James Arness Biography
James Arness is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Portrayed the role of Marshall Dillon on TV’s Gunsmoke for twenty years, a role that John Wayne declined and recommended for Arness according to urban legend.
He was a close friend of actor John Wayne.
He married first wife Virginia Chapman in 1948. The couple divorced in 1960. He had two sons and daughter. His younger brother, Peter Graves, was also an actor.
| Name | James Arness |
| First Name | James |
| Last Name | James |
| Occupation | TV Actor |
| Birthday | May 26 |
| Birth Year | 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Minneapolis |
| Home Town | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Janet Surtees , Virginia Chapman |
| Children(s) | Jenny Lee Aurness, Rolf Aurness, Craig Aurness |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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James Arness Net Worth
James Arness is one of the richest TV Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Arness's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He spent time as a courier for a jewelry wholesaler while attending high school.
He was featured on the television show, Gunsmoke.
| Net Worth | $8 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | TV Actor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
James Arness height 6 ft 7 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is James Arness Dating?
According to our records, James Arness married to Janet Surtees , Virginia Chapman . As of December 1, 2023, James Arness’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for James Arness. You may help us to build the dating records for James Arness!Facts & Trivia
James Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Arness celebrates birthday on May 26 of every year.
Who did Matt Dillon marry in Gunsmoke?
A: Matt Dillon (James Arness) and Kitty (Amanda Blake) never married during the series 1955-75 run, although close watchers of the show were convinced they had connected at some time. But in a 1973 episode, Matt had a brief affair with another woman, Mike Yardner (Michael Learned), while he had amnesia.
What caused James Arness death?
Natural causes
Why did James Arness and Peter Graves have different names?
Early life and education He used the stage name Graves, a maternal family name, to honor his mother’s family, and also so as to not be confused with his elder brother James Arness, star of the television series Gunsmoke.
What did James Arness do before Gunsmoke?
He spent the late ’40s surfing and squatting on the sand. The Minnesota native nabbed a role in the 1947 Loretta Young flick because it was about a Swedish-American woman.
What episode does Kitty leave Gunsmoke?
“Gunsmoke” The Disciple (TV Episode 1974) – IMDb.
You may read full biography about James Arness from Wikipedia.
