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Peter Graves (Peter Duesler Aurness) was born on 18 March, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, is an Actor, Director. Discover Peter Graves's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Peter Graves networth?
| Popular As |
Peter Duesler Aurness |
| Occupation |
actor,director |
| Age |
84 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
18 March 1926 |
| Birthday |
18 March |
| Birthplace |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
| Date of death |
14 March, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Pacific Palisades, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 84 years old group.
Peter Graves Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Peter Graves height
is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' 3" (1.91 m) |
| Weight |
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Who Is Peter Graves's Wife?
His wife is Joan Endress (16 December 1950 - 14 March 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Joan Endress (16 December 1950 - 14 March 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Peter Graves Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Peter Graves worth at the age of 84 years old? Peter Graves’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Peter Graves's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Mission: Impossible (1966) | $7,500 per episode (1969 season) |
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Timeline
Words of remembrance tribute provided by critic Richard Corliss for "Time" magazine's milestones section (Issue: March 29, 2010).
Received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 30, 2009.
Interviewed in "Earth vs. the Sci-Fi Filmmakers" by Tom Weaver (McFarland, 2005).
He refused to reprise his 'Jim Phelps' role for Mission: Impossible (1996), citing that he didn't want his character to go bad. He also stated, even if he could agree, he didn't want to 'die-off' at the end. The role went to Jon Voight.
Phil Morris, the son of his future Mission: Impossible (1988) co-star Greg Morris, grew up with Graves' children and was said to be a huge fan of the show.
Was hospitalized at Tahoe Forest Hospital for a fractured jaw with other injuries endured from a fall on icy Lake Tahoe[March 1984].
He said it was almost over for Capt. Clarence Oveur before the movie Airplane! (1980) took flight. Graves said he was astounded when his agent sent him the script for the 1980 spoof, and after reading it he felt that it was "the worst piece of junk" he had ever seen. However, he changed his mind after meeting with the movie's writers, Jerry Zucker and David Zucker.
However, Graves is primarily recognized for his television work, particularly as Jim Phelps in Mission: Impossible (1966).
He has appeared in two films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: The Night of the Hunter (1955) and Airplane! (1980).
After two years in the United States Army 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.
Began his career as a contract player for Eagle-Lion Pictures in 1950.
In 1941, when he was fifteen, he become one of the youngest members of the Musicians' Union.
Peter Graves was born Peter Duesler Aurness on March 18, 1926 on Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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.
