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  1. Virginia Arness - Biography - IMDb

    Virginia Arness was born on June 14, 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Highway Patrol (1955), Official Detective (1957) and Whirlybirds (1957). She was married to …

  2. Virginia Arness, Wife Of James Arness, Made Her Final Acting …

    May 27, 2023 · The role of Sylvia is portrayed by Virginia Arness, formerly Virginia Chapman, who, at the time, was married to James Arness, the towering star of Gunsmoke. However, their relationship …

  3. Virginia Chapman Cause of Death: The Tragic Story of James Arness ...

    Oct 19, 2023 · Virginia Chapman was an actress who was best known for being the first wife of James Arness, the star of the long-running western series Gunsmoke. She was also the mother of three …

  4. James Arness’ 1st Wife Left Behind the Glitz After Their Split - His ...

    Mar 1, 2022 · James Arness married two women in his lifetime — the first, a woman with whom he shared three kids, faded into obscurity after their divorce, but the second lady stood by his side till …

  5. James Arness’ Real-Life Wife Played a Gypsy on ‘Gunsmoke’ Twice

    Jan 20, 2023 · Chapman was credited as “Virginia Arness” playing a Gypsy in Gunsmoke Season 1 Episode 13 – “Reed Survives.”

  6. Virginia Arness - IMDb

    Virginia Arness was born on 14 June 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Highway Patrol (1955), Official Detective (1957) and Whirlybirds (1957). She was married to …

  7. James Arness - Wikipedia

    James King Arness (né Aurness; May 26, 1923 – June 3, 2011) was an American actor, best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years in the series Gunsmoke.

  8. Virginia Chapman Arness (1921-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial

    Actress Virginia Chapman was born on June 14, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA. She was an actress, known for Perry Mason (1957), Highway Patrol (1955) and Sheriff of Cochise (1956). She was married to …

  9. Mrs. Arness's Death Accidental - The New York Times

    Aug 2, 1977 · MALIBU, Calif., Aug. 1 (UPI)‐The death of Virginia Arness, former wife of James Arness, star of the television series “Gunsmoke” has been ruled an accidental overdose of sleeping pills.

  10. James Arness’s Wife and Family: His Life With Virginia ... - Blinkist

    Jan 3, 2024 · In his lifetime, James Arness was married twice. James first married Virginia Chapman in 1948. During this marriage, he adopted Chapman’s son Craig Arness (1946 – 2004), who went on to …