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James Arness: Summary

Recent Role:: Guest on The O'Reilly Factor

Birthday:: 5-26-1923

Birthplace:: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Birth Name:: James Aurness

Most remembered for his role as 'U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon' of Dodge City Kansas, James Arness was born on May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, MN. Growing up surrounded by lakes and woods, he learned to love the things the great outdoors had to offer. In 1943, James Arness joined the U.S. Army after being rejected from the Naval Air Force for being too tall. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry...

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Because of James Arness' height, he was cast in the original scifi thriller as the Thing. (edit)
James received the International Broadcasting Award, and was named Man of the Year in 1973.(edit)
In 1987, James was made an Honorary Citizen of Tucson, Arizona.(edit)
James received a Purple Heart after being wounded in World War II.(edit)
James' Hollywood star is located near the corner of Hollywood & Vine across the street from Capital Records at 1751 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA.(edit)

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