James Arness
| Born | May 26, 1923 |
| Hometown | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Height | 19'8" (6.00m) |
| Spouse | Janet Surtees, Virginia Chapman |
| Partner | Thordis Brandt |
| Children | Rolf Aurness, Craig Aurness, Jenny Lee Arness |
| Parents | Ruth Aurness, Rolf Cirkler Aurness |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series | Gunsmoke | Nominated |
| 1958 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic of Comedy Series | Gunsmoke | Nominated |
| 1957 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Continuing Performance by an Actor | Gunsmoke | Nominated |
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