Peter Graves

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Mar 18, 1926 (99 years old)
Death date
Mar 14, 2010

Peter Graves

Known For

Mystery Reel
1h 0m
Movie 2022

Mystery Reel

A look into the subconscious of the 20th century.

Gettysburg - An American Story
1h 9m
Movie 2014

Gettysburg - An American Story

The 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment fought bravely and gallantly during the Civil War. Their regiment was the first to sign up for the Union army and arrived at Gettysburg with less than 300 survivors. Many more would sacrifice their lives there as the men of the 1st Minnesota were twice at the center of a battle that decided America?s future. As the US commemorates the 150 year anniversary of Gettysburg, HUSH follows their journey from 1861 to 1865, through the milestones of the Civil War into the deciding battles of the historic conflict, and asks: What was the war really all about? What role did slavery and civil rights play in the conflict? What did the brave men and women fight for, and why is it still relevant to American politics and society today.

Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star
1h 30m
Movie 1996

Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star

William Shakespeare: A Life of Drama
0h 45m
Movie 1996

William Shakespeare: A Life of Drama

William Shakespeare's life produced an unmatched legacy of drama and poetry. But the Bard's own story remains mostly a mystery. Track clues to Shakespeare's identity, from his youth in Stratford-on-Avon and his marriage to an older woman to the night of carousing that led to his death at age 52. Film clips, dramatic readings and other footage provide a glimpse into Shakespeare's life and his astonishing 20-year career as a playwright and actor.

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography
0h 45m
Movie 1996

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

A biography of comedian double act Bud Abbott & Lou Costello

Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
0h 45m
Movie 1995

Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker

A biography of Darryl F. Zanuck, mogul and the power behind 20th Century Fox throughout the Golden Age.

The Unexplained: Witches, Werewolves & Vampires
1h 0m
Movie 1994

The Unexplained: Witches, Werewolves & Vampires

Hosted by Peter Graves, this documentary questions the myths and facts about witches, werewolves, and vampires.

Marilyn Monroe: The Mortal Goddess
1h 32m
Movie 1994

Marilyn Monroe: The Mortal Goddess

An account of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood's most famous and glamorous movie stars.

Unauthorized Biographies with Peter Graves
0h 43m
TV Show 1993

Unauthorized Biographies with Peter Graves

The lives of Elizabeth Taylor, Elvis Presley, John Gotti and Madonna are exposed with a candor and honesty never before seen in this provocative series.

Mission: Impossible
1h 0m
TV Show 1991

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible is an American television series that chronicles the missions of a team of secret American government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. The show is a revival of the 1966 TV series of the same name. The only actor to return for the series as a regular cast member was Peter Graves who played Jim Phelps, although two other cast members from the original series returned as guest stars. The only other regular cast member to return for every episode was the voice of "The Tape", Bob Johnson.

Biography

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 television and later made his film debut in Rogue River (1951). Numerous film appearances followed, especially in Westerns. However, Graves is primarily recognized for his television work, particularly as Jim Phelps in Mission: Impossible (1966). Peter Graves died of a heart attack on March 14, 2010, just four days before his 84th birthday.

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