James Arness (born James King Aurness; May 26th, 1923- June 3rd, 2011) was an American actor best known for playing Matt Dillon on the long-running Western, Gunsmoke. He was the brother of Peter Graves.
Film and TV Roles
- The Thing from Another World (1951): The Thing.
- Them! (1954): Robert Graham.
- The Sea Chase (1955): Schleiter.
- Gunsmoke: U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon (1955-1975; 635 episodes).