health | January 08, 2026

James Arness Wife- Janet Surtees Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Children and Net Worth

Janet Surtees Wife Biography

James Arness Wife- Janet Surtees got married to James Arness in 1978. James is known as the best actor known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years in the CBS television series Gunsmoke. He was an American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history. He began his long and illustrious career as a radio announcer in Minnesota in 1945.

James has lived well with his wife before his death. He died of natural causes at his Brentwood home in Los Angeles on June 3, 2011, at the age of 88.

Janet Surtees Age

Surtees’s age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Janet Surtees Height

Surtees stands at an average height. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Janet Surtees Parents

Surtees was born and raised by her parents in the United States. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Surtees’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Janet Surtees Husband

Janet is married to James Arness. James was born on May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died on June 3, 2011, at the age of 88 at his Brentwood home in Los Angeles. Arness was married twice, first to Virginia Chapman from 1948 until their divorce in 1960. She died of a drug overdose in 1976. Arness then married Janet Surtees from 1978 until his death.

With Jame’s career, after being selected to play Dillon, Jim had second thoughts about doing television but decided to give it a try. He did and stayed with Gunsmoke for 20 years and three Emmy nominations until the show was canceled in 1975, making it the longest-running dramatic series ever produced.

In addition to the series he made four Gunsmoke movies for TV the last of which was produced in 1992 “Gunsmoke IV: The Long Ride” After the success of Gunsmoke, Jim stayed with the television western.

Janet Surtees Children

Janet’s husband, James, adopted his first wife’s son Craig. They had two sons, Rolf born on February 18, 1952, and Craig born in 1946 and died on December 14, 2004, and one daughter, Jenny Lee Arness who was born on May 23, 1950, and committed suicide by overdose on May 12, 1975.

Janet Surtees Net Worth

Janet’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Celebrity Wife. Through her various sources of income, Janet has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Janet Surtees Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Janet Surtees.

Janet Surtees Wiki

  • Popular As: Janet Surtees
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Celebrity Wife
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Janet Surtees Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: Not Available
  • Zodiac Sign: Not Available
  • Date of Birth: Not Available
  • Place of Birth: United States of America
  • Birthday: Not Available

Janet Surtees Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: Average
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Not Available
  • Hair Color: Not Available
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Janet Surtees Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to James Arness
  • Children:  Sons ( Rolph, Craig) Daughter(s) (Jenny Lee)

Janet Surtees Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1 million-$5 million dollars
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Celebrity Wife

Janet Surtees House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Frequently Asked  Questions About James Arness Wife- Janet Surtees

Who is James Arness Wife- Janet?

Janet Surtees got married to James Arness in 1978. James is known as the best actor known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years in the CBS television series Gunsmoke. He is an American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history. He began his long and illustrious career as a radio announcer in Minnesota in 1945.

How old is James Arness Wife- Surtees?

Details about the date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when she celebrates her birthday. She likes to keep her personal matters away from the public making it difficult to know the age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.

How tall is James Arness Wife- Surtees?

Janet has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is James Arness Wife- Janet Surtees married?

Janet is married to James Arness. James was born on May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died on June 3, 2011, at the age of 88 at his Brentwood home in Los Angeles. Arness was married twice, first to Virginia Chapman from 1948 until their divorce in 1960. She died of a drug overdose in 1976. Arness then married to Janet Surtees from 1978 until his death.

How much is James Arness Wife- Janet worth?

Janet has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.

Where does Surtees live?

Because of security reasons, Surtees has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Surtees dead or alive?

Surtees is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Janet Surtees Social Media Contacts

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