Peter Graves - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 18, 1926 |
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| Died | March 14, 2010 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Peter Graves's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Lead role as Jim Phelps in "Mission: Impossible" (TV series, 1967–1973, 1988–1990), and comedic performance as Captain Clarence Oveur in "Airplane!" (1980) |
Intro
Peter Graves was an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Jim Phelps in the television series "Mission: Impossible" and as Captain Clarence Oveur in the comedy film "Airplane!". His distinctive voice and commanding presence made him a recognizable figure in both film and television over a career spanning more than five decades.
Early Life & Background
Peter Graves was born Peter Duesler Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the younger brother of actor James Arness and attended Southwest High School. Graves later studied drama at the University of Minnesota, before serving in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Jim Phelps in the television series "Mission: Impossible" (1967–1973, 1988–1990)
- Starred as Captain Clarence Oveur in the comedy film "Airplane!" (1980) and its sequel "Airplane II: The Sequel" (1982)
- Hosted the A&E documentary series "Biography"
- Acted in numerous films including "Stalag 17" (1953)
- Appeared in television series such as "Fury" (1955–1960)
Trivia
- He was the younger brother of "Gunsmoke" star James Arness.
- Graves adopted his stage name to avoid confusion with his already well-known brother.
- He received a Golden Globe Award and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Peter Graves was born the 18 March 1926.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About March 18th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 18, 1926, Chinese government troops and police fired upon unarmed demonstrators in Beijing, resulting in 47 deaths and over 200 injuries. The protesters were opposing unequal treaties with foreign powers and an ultimatum issued by foreign ambassadors. This event is referred to as the 'darkest day since the founding of the Republic' by Chinese writer Lu Xun.
- Day of the week: March 18th, 1926 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: A Little Bungalow by Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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