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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Mystery Reel
Character:
MOVIE • 2022
Gettysburg - An American Story
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 2014
What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2009
Minoriteam
Character: Sheldon Miller
TV • 2005
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2005
American Dad!
Character: Mr. Pibb (voice)
TV • 2005
House
Character: Myron
TV • 2004
Behind the Legend: Timon
Character: Himself - Host
MOVIE • 2004
America on the Move 1876-2000
Character: Host
MOVIE • 2003
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Character: Host of Civil Defense Film
MOVIE • 2003
Cold Case
Character: Anton Bikker (2006)
TV • 2003
Men in Black II
Character: Peter Graves
MOVIE • 2002
These Old Broads
Character: Bill
MOVIE • 2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Character: Instructor Voice (voice)
TV • 2001
House on Haunted Hill
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1999
Linda Darnell: Hollywood's Fallen Angel
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1999
Mickey Mouse Works
Character:
TV • 1999
Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait
Character: Self - Host
MOVIE • 1999
Doris Day: It's Magic
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1998
Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life
Character: Self - Narrator
MOVIE • 1998
Crew
