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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.
May 20, 2024 · The Peter Graves and James Arness story begins with the birth of James King Aurness on May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to businessman Rolf Cirkler Aurnes and journalist Ruth Duesler. His younger brother, Peter — born Peter Duesler Aurness — arrived three years later on March 18, 1926.
James Arness and his family were Methodists. [4] Arness' younger brother was actor Peter Graves. Peter used the stage name "Graves", a maternal family name. [3] Arness attended John Burroughs Grade School, Washburn High School, and West High School in Minneapolis.
- Bronze Star MedalPurple Heart
- Corporal
- World War IIBattle of Anzio
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.
James Arness was an American actor best known for playing Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke (1955), the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. He was the brother of actor Peter Graves, who suggested he take a radio course after his army discharge.
- Actor, Producer, Additional Crew
- June 3, 2011
- May 26, 1923
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During World War II, he and his brother James Arness joined the United States Army. Arness was an infantryman and was wounded in the battle of Anzio, Italy, while Graves was posted to the Army Air Force (which later became a separate branch of the United States military).
Mar 14, 2010 · Richard Brody. 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,...
