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Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor who portrayed Jim Phelps in the television series Mission: Impossible from 1967 to 1973 and in its revival from 1988 to 1990. His elder brother was actor James Arness.
Aug 8, 2023 · Siblings: James Arness had three siblings – two brothers and one sister. His older brother was Peter Graves, a well-known actor famous for his role in the television series “Mission: Impossible.” James also had a younger brother named Leslie Nielsen, who later became a successful comedic actor. His sister’s name was Louise Nielson ...
He died on March 14, 2010 at the age of 83 of a heart attack. Peter Graves and James Arness, respectively stars of iconic TV shows 'Mission Impossible' and 'Gunsmoke,' were actually brothers.
6 days ago · Entertainment. Peter Graves and James Arness: The ‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Gunsmoke’ Stars Were Real Life Brothers! Find out how similar and different these classic TV stars were from each other. By Ed Gross Updated: May 20, 2024. James Arness (right) with his brother, actor Peter Graves, mid 1960s Getty Images.
James Arness and his family were Methodists. Arness' younger brother was actor Peter Graves. Peter used the stage name "Graves", a maternal family name. Arness attended John Burroughs Grade School, Washburn High School, and West High School in Minneapolis.
- Bronze Star MedalPurple Heart
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- World War IIBattle of Anzio
Lance got the actor a role as Loretta Young's brother in The Farmer's Daughter (1947). The director of that film, H.C. Potter , recommended that he drop the "u" from his last name and soon thereafter the actor was officially known as James Arness.
Mar 14, 2010 · In Memoriam: Peter Graves. March 14, 2010. I didn’t know that Peter Graves, the star of “Mission: Impossible,” who died on Sunday, four days before his eighty-fourth birthday, was the younger...
