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Because of James Arness' height, he was cast in the original scifi thriller as the Thing.
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James received the International Broadcasting Award, and was named Man of the Year in 1973.
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In 1987, James was made an Honorary Citizen of Tucson, Arizona.
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James received a Purple Heart after being wounded in World War II.
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James' Hollywood star is located near the corner of Hollywood & Vine across the street from Capital Records at 1751 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA.
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James attended Beloit College.
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James was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.
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James' nickname is Jim.
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James was named an Honorary United States Marshal, "In recognition of his unique contribution to the Image and Traditions of the U.S. Marshal's Service."
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James stands 6'7" tall.
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James was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1981. The museum is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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James auditioned for his Gunsmoke role on the advice of friend John Wayne, who had already turned down the part.
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James' brother is Peter Graves, also an actor.