James Arness

Actor and western star

Los Angeles, California, USA

About James

James Arness was an American actor and western star best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in the CBS series Gunsmoke. He appeared in numerous other TV shows and films throughout his career.

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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

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Gunsmoke

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Gunsmoke

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Walker, Texas Ranger

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Recent Appearances

Gunsmoke - The Hunter

Classic Radio Westerns•Apr 3, 2026•24:47•guest

From Nuclear Paranoia to Giant Ants: Revisiting the Classic Sci-Fi Film Them

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi•Apr 21, 2025•14:31•guest

James Arness

About James

Associated Podcasts

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

Walker, Texas Ranger

Connect

Key Topics

Recent Appearances

Gunsmoke - The Hunter

From Nuclear Paranoia to Giant Ants: Revisiting the Classic Sci-Fi Film Them

Gunsmoke

Classic Radio Westerns

Gunsmoke 61-06-18 (480) Letter of the Law

Gunsmoke 61-06-11 (479) Doc's Visitor

Gunsmoke 61-06-04 (478) Cows and Cribs

Gunsmoke 61-05-28 (477) The Sod-Buster

Gunsmoke 61-05-21 (476) Chester's Rendezvous

Gunsmoke 61-05-14 (475) The Lady Killer

Gunsmoke 61-05-07 (474) Ma's Justice

Gunsmoke 61-04-30 (473) Ex-Urbanites

Gunsmoke 61-04-23 (472) Father and Son

Gunsmoke 61-04-16 (471) Cooter

Gunsmoke 61-04-09 (470) Hangman's Mistake

Gunsmoke 61-04-02 (469) Chester's Inheritance

Gunsmoke 61-03-26 (468) No Indians

Gunsmoke 61-03-19 (467) Joe Phy

Gunsmoke 61-03-12 (466) Sweet and Sour

Gunsmoke 61-03-05 (465) Melinda Miles

Gunsmoke 61-02-26 (464) Joe Sleet

Gunsmoke 61-02-19 (463) Kitty Love