Janet Surtees: Everything to know about the wife of late actor James Arness

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Caitlin | In Entertainment , Interesting Facts

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Janet Surtees is a celebrity spouse
She is best known as the wife of the late actor James Arness

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Is Janet Surtees still alive?

Janet Surtees is believed to be living in old age, however, she remained stayed out of the spotlight.

She hasn’t come into the limelight of the media since the death of her actor husband James Arness. James was a popular American actor who was best known for playing the role of ‘Marshal Matt Dillon’ for 20 years in the TV series Gunsmoke.

He died on June 3, 2011, of natural causes at his home in Brentwood Brentwood, Los Angeles. He was 88 years old at the time of his death.

How old is Janet Surtees? Age, Parents, Early Life

Janet Surtees is the wife of the late actor James Arness (Source: Briefly News)

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Janet was born on February 15, 1947, in the United States. As of 2023, her age is 76 and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Similarly, she holds an American nationality and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity.

She hasn’t yet disclosed any detail about her parents, however, it is known that his father was a pilot. Also, his brother was reportedly a pilot.

Janet Surtees lived a blissful marital relationship until James’ death

Janet Surtees and James exchanged wedding vows on December 16, 1978, in an intimate ceremony. The couple enjoyed a happy conjugal life until James’ death in 2011.

However, they remained low-key when it comes to their love life. They occasionally made a public appearance including a signing of James’ book James Arness: An Autobiography in 2001 in Los Angeles.

The couple first met while Janet was working at James Arness’ makeup artist Glen Alde‘s wife’s shop, which was located on Tujunga Avenue.

She worked in the shop for almost six years.

How many children does Janet Surtees have?

Janet doesn’t share any children with James Surtees. However, she is a mom to a son Craig from her previous relationship.

After her marriage to James, the actor adopted Craig and co-parented together.

Janet Surtees is believed to be living in old age — Janet is believed to be living in old age (GH Gossip)

She is also a step-mom to other two children a son Rolf and a daughter Jenny Lee Arness from James’ first marriage to Virginia Chapman.

Rolf was the 1970 World Surfing Championship winner whereas Jenny has already passed away, died in 1975 due to a drug overdose.

What is the Net Worth of Janet Surtees?

Surtees has reportedly a net worth of around $1 million. Besides, she is involved in charity work including the American Cerebral Palsy Research and Education Foundation.

While his husband, James had a net worth of around $8 million at the time of his death. His primary source of income was acting.

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