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  1. Aug 3, 2024 · Sadly, James Arness died on June 3, 2011 at his Brentwood, Los Angeles home. The actor had turned 88 just one week before.

  2. Aug 11, 2024 · This is a list of notable people buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park cemetery in Glendale, California. The cemetery was founded in 1906 and has been used for many funerals of film stars and other celebrities since then. Contents: Top. A.

  3. Aug 6, 2024 · Peter Graves was born Peter Duesler Aurness. He was the younger brother of Gunsmoke actor James Arness and changed his name to his maternal grandfather’s, Graves, to cut his chops in Hollywood...

  4. Aug 11, 2024 · War Hero Wounded in World War II: James Arness served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was severely wounded during the Battle of Anzio in Italy. His injuries included gunshot wounds to his right leg, which left him with a lifelong limp and earned him the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

  5. Aug 5, 2024 · Join us as we explore the remarkable life and career of James Arness, the legendary actor best known for his portrayal of Matt Dillon on the long-running tel...

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  6. Aug 4, 2024 · Peter Graves and James Arness: The ‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Gunsmoke’ Stars Were Real Life Brothers! Peter Graves and James Arness, respectively stars of iconic TV shows 'Mission Impossible' and 'Gunsmoke,' were actually brothers.

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  8. Jul 25, 2024 · James Arness was approached for the role of Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, after John Wayne turned it down. I imagine he thought he had big shoes to fill, and that he did. He became one of the most iconic he-man characters on TV.