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James Arness

James Arness

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: 1923-05-26 (88 years old)
  • TMDB Popularity: 1.83
  • Last Refreshed: 224 days ago

Biography

James Arness was born on May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis to Norwegian heritage parents Rolf and Ruth Aurness. He attended West High School, where he had no interest in performing, before serving in the army, where a severe wound plagued him for life. After military discharge, Arness studied radio at the University of Minnesota, eventually becoming an actor after being discovered by agent Leon Lance.

Filmography

Red River

Red River

as Thomas Dunson 6.1 1988
Many Rivers to Cross

Many Rivers to Cross

as Esau Hamilton 6.2 1955
Flame of the Islands

Flame of the Islands

as Kelly Rand 5.8 1955
The Sea Chase

The Sea Chase

as Schlieter 6.4 1955
Hondo

Hondo

as Lennie 7 1953
Island in the Sky

Island in the Sky

as Mac McMullen 6.8 1953
Horizons West

Horizons West

as Tiny McGilligan 6.4 1952
Iron Man

Iron Man

as Alex Mallick 6.2 1951