Peter Graves

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.

Filmografi

Men in Black II2002 · Peter GravesAirplane!1980 · Capt. Clarence OveurAddams Family Values1993 · HostAirplane II: The Sequel1982 · Capt. Clarence OveurThe Night of the Hunter1955 · Ben HarperLooney Tunes: Back in Action2003 · Host of Civil Defense FilmHouse on Haunted Hill1999 · SelfAces Go Places III: Our Man from Bond Street1984 · Tom CollinsSleeping Dog1967 · Sir GeoffreyIt Conquered the World1956 · Dr. Paul NelsonThe Movie Orgy1968 · Self (archive footage)Stalag 171953 · Frank PriceAngels in the Outfield1951 · Radio Announcer (uncredited)Beneath the 12-Mile Reef1953 · Arnold DixThese Old Broads2001 · BillParts: The Clonus Horror1979 · Jeff KnightThe Congregation1952 · The 5-Man Army1969 · DutchmanTexas Across the River1966 · Capt. StimpsonThe Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell1955 · Capt. Bob ElliottThe Long Gray Line1955 · Corporal Rudolph HeinzThe Assassination Bureau1969 · Dragomiloff's Butler (uncredited)Valley of Mystery1967 · Ben BarstowThe Yellow Tomahawk1954 · Sawyer