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.

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

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

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

Peter married the love of his life, Joan Endress, and they raised three children together.

Peter Graves is best knwon for his character, Jim Phelps on the TV Series, MISSION: Impossible (1966). Peter Graves was on the series from 1967-1973.

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

Peter Graves had a reaccurring guest role on the WB'S hit show, 7TH HEAVEN playing John 'The Colonel' Camden. (1997-2007)

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

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)
THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER (1955)

BLACK TUESDAY (1954)

RED PLANET MARS (1952)