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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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Peter Graves Height, Weight & Measurements

At 84 years old, Peter Graves height is 6' 3" (1.91 m) .

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Height 6' 3" (1.91 m)
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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)

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Wife Joan Endress (16 December 1950 - 14 March 2010) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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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

2010

Words of remembrance tribute provided by critic Richard Corliss for "Time" magazine's milestones section (Issue: March 29, 2010).

2009

Received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 30, 2009.

2005

Interviewed in "Earth vs. the Sci-Fi Filmmakers" by Tom Weaver (McFarland, 2005).

1996

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.

1988

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.

1984

Was hospitalized at Tahoe Forest Hospital for a fractured jaw with other injuries endured from a fall on icy Lake Tahoe[March 1984].

1980

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.

1966

However, Graves is primarily recognized for his television work, particularly as Jim Phelps in Mission: Impossible (1966).

1955

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).

1951

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.

1950

Began his career as a contract player for Eagle-Lion Pictures in 1950.

1941

In 1941, when he was fifteen, he become one of the youngest members of the Musicians' Union.

1926

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.