Peter Graves was born on March 18, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died on March 14, 2010.

Peter Aurness is Peter Graves birth name. His brother is James Arness.

His voice will always be known as the narrator for the A&E BIOGRAPHY on several stars.

In 1951 Peter Graves made his film debut in ROGUE RIVER.

The episode of GUNSMOKE in 1955 Peter Graves directed Which Dr. Graves older brother, James Arness, was the star in the TV series throughout its entire run.

Peter Graves took an uncredited role in LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION as the Host of civil defense films.

At the age of 16 Peter Graves was a radio announcer at WMIN in Minneapolis.

Most recently Peter Graves has had a reaccuring guest role on the WB'S hit show 7TH HEAVEN playing John 'The Colonel' Camden.

In 1980 Peter Graves was in the hilarious movie AIRPLANE! as Capt. Clarence Oveur.

Playing James Phelps on the hit TV Series MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Peter Graves was on the series from 1967-1973.

Peter Graves' other notable credits include...

DON'T ASK DON'T TELL (2002)

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993)

NUMBER ONE WITH A BULLET (1987)

AIRPLANE II: THE SEQUEL (1982)

AIRPLANE! (1980)

SIDECAR RACERS (1975)

A STRANGER IN MY ARMS (1959)

THE LONG GRAY LINE (1955)

BLACK TUESDAY (1954)

RED PLANET MARS (1952)