Peter Graves

Also known as Peter Aurness

American actor (1926-2010)

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Peter Graves (1926–2010) was an American television and film actor, as well as a television director. Born in Minneapolis, he was educated at the University of Minnesota and began his professional work period in 1951. Graves served in World War II, receiving the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a sibling of James Arness.

His career included work in Western and action film genres. Graves received a Primetime Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died of a myocardial infarction in Los Angeles.

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Film & TV

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor. While growing up in Minnesota, he excelled at sports and music (as a saxophonist), and by age 16, he was a radio announcer at WMIN in Minneapolis. After two years in the United States Air Force, he studied drama at the University of Minnesota and then headed to Hollywood, where he first appeared on…

Known for

Mystery Reel2022
Gettysburg - An American Story — Narrator2014
Darkstar: Terror at the Edge of Time — Narrator2010
What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar — Self2009
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves — Self2005
American Dad! — Mr. Pibb (voice)2005
Minoriteam — Sheldon Miller2005
Behind the Legend: Timon — Himself - Host2004
House — Myron2004
America on the Move 1876-2000 — Host2003

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Key facts

Born: Peter Duesler Aurness , ( 1926-03-18 ) March 18, 1926, Minneapolis , Minnesota, U.S.
Died: March 14, 2010 (2010-03-14) (aged 83), Los Angeles , California, U.S.
Alma mater: University of Minnesota
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1951–2010
Spouse: Joan Endress ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1950 )
Relatives: James Arness (brother)
Allegiance: United States
Branch: United States Army Air Forces
Service years: 1944–1945
Rank: Corporal
Conflicts: World War II
Awards: American Campaign Medal , World War II Victory Medal

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Peter
Family name: Graves
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Minneapolis
Place of death: Los Angeles
Sibling: James Arness
Occupation: military personnel
Educated at: University of Minnesota
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Primetime Emmy Award
Notable work: Mission: Impossible
Genre: action film
Conflict: World War II
Military branch: United States Army Air Forces
Military rank: Corporal
Image: Peter Graves - 1967.jpg
Height: 192
Number of children: 3

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Commons category: Peter Graves
cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of birth: 1926-03-18
date of death: 2010-03-14
manner of death: natural causes
start of work period: 1951-00-00
writing language: English language
birth name: Peter Duesler Aurness
allegiance: United States
service entry: 1944-00-00
service retirement: 1945-00-00
end of work period: 2010-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor who portrayed Jim Phelps in the television series Mission: Impossible from 1967 to 1973 and in its revival from 1988 to 1990. His elder brother was actor James Arness. Graves also played airline pilot Captain Clarence Oveur in the 1980 comedy film Airplane! and its 1982 sequel Airplane II: The Sequel.

Early life and education

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