Peter Graves
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 (170 titles)
Mystery Reel
2022
Gettysburg - An American Story
Narrator · 2014
8.0MovieDarkstar: Terror at the Edge of Time
Narrator · 2010
7.7MovieWhat a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar
Self · 2009
6.4ShowMinoriteam
Sheldon Miller · 2005
10.0MovieChristmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
Self · 2005
7.0ShowAmerican Dad!
Mr. Pibb (voice) · 2005
8.6ShowHouse
Myron · 2004
7.0MovieBehind the Legend: Timon
Himself - Host · 2004
10.0MovieAmerica on the Move 1876-2000
Host · 2003
6.4MovieLooney Tunes: Back in Action
Host of Civil Defense Film · 2003
7.8ShowCold Case
Anton Bikker (2006) · 2003
6.4MovieMen in Black II
Peter Graves · 2002
Don't Ask Don't Tell
2002
6.3MovieThese Old Broads
Bill · 2001
7.5ShowDisney's House of Mouse
Instructor Voice (voice) · 2001
5.6MovieHouse on Haunted Hill
Self · 1999
7.0MovieLinda Darnell: Hollywood's Fallen Angel
Narrator · 1999
6.9ShowMickey Mouse Works
1999
3.7MovieGene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait
Self - Host · 1999
MovieDoris Day: It's Magic
Narrator · 1998
8.0MovieCharlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life
Self - Narrator · 1998
6.9ShowThe Angry Beavers
1997
MovieMother Teresa: A Life of Devotion
Self - Host · 1997
Shirley Temple: The Biggest Little Star
Narrator · 1996
6.5Show7th Heaven
John 'Colonel' Camden · 1996
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
Self - Host · 1996
MovieWilliam Shakespeare: A Life of Drama
1996
MovieJean Harlow: Platinum Bombshell
Narrator · 1996
MovieAbbott & Costello Meet Biography
Self - Host · 1996