Peter Graves Bio, Age, Death, Height, Wife, Children, Brother, Mission: Impossible, Net Worth

Peter Graves Bio

Peter Graves, birth name Peter Duesler Aurness, (born March 18, 1926, Died: 83 years, 2010) was an American film television actor, who was famously known for his appearance on the CBS Television Series, Mission: Impossible as Jim Phelps. His role on Mission Impossible earned him a Golden Globes Award in 1971. He served in the United States Army Air Force, in World War II, as a Corporal from 1944 to 1945.

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10 Quick Facts About Peter Graves

  • Name: Peter Graves
  • Age: 83 years old when he passed away in 2010
  • Birthday: March 18
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.92 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Net worth: $8 million dollars.
  • Peter Graves Age at Death

    Peter was 83 years old when he passed away in 2010. He was born on March 18, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. He passed away four days before his birthday, March 14, 2010. Peter would be 94 years old in 2020. His zodiac sign was Pisces.

    Peter Graves Height

    Peter stood at a height of 1.92 meters, that is, 6 feet 2 inches. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available.

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    Peter Graves Education

    Peter attended High School at Southwest High School and graduated in 1944. He then served in the US Army Air Force for a year, between 1944 and 1945. He then attended University at the University of Minnesota on the G.I Bill, a service for returning World War II veterans.

    Peter Graves Family

    Peter was the son of Rolf Cirkler Aurness, father, who was a businessman, and Ruth Duesler, mother, who was a journalist. He was half German, Norwegian, and English.

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    Peter Graves Brother

    Peter had an elder brother, James Arness, who was born on May 26, 1923. James was an American actor famously known for his role on Gunsmoke, a CBS Television series, as Marshal Matt Dillon. He died on June 3, 2011, at 88 years old. He died of natural causes at his Brentwood home in Los Angeles.

    Peter Graves Wife

    Peter was married to Joan Endress Graves. The two got married in 1950. The specifics of how they met or began a romantic relationship are not publicly available for they both enjoyed a private life. They had three daughters; Amanda, Kelly, and Claudia Graves. They enjoyed 60 years in marriage until Peter died of a heart attack on March 14, 2010.

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    Peter Graves Children

    Peter had three daughters in his marriage with Joan named; Amanda, Kelly, and Claudia Graves. Not much information about Peter’s daughters is publicly available but we are keeping tabs and will update this section once information from a reliable source is released.

    Peter Graves Net Worth

    Peter Graves had an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars. This included his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income was his career as a Film and Television Actor. Through his various sources of income, Peter was able to accumulate a good fortune but preferred to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Peter Graves Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about The Late Mission: Impossible Actor, Peter;

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    Peter Graves Bio and Wiki

    • Full Names: Peter Duesler Aurness
    • Popular as: Peter Graves
    • Gender: Male
    • Profession: Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Race/ Ethnicity: White
    • Religion: Christian
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Peter Graves Age and Birthday

    • Age at Death: 83 years (2010)
    • Date of Birth: March 18, 1926
    • Place of Birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • Date of Death: March 14, 2010
    • Buried: San Fernando Mission Cemetery

    Graves Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Rolf Cirkler Aurness(Businessman)
    • Mother: Ruth Duesler (Journalist)
    • Siblings (Brother): James Arness
    • Spouse: Joan Endress Graves
    • Children: Amanda, Kelly, and Claudia Graves

    Graves Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not Available
    • Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.92 m)
    • Weight: Not Available
    • Eye Color: Light Brown
    • Hair Color: Dark Brown
    • Shoe Size: Not Available

    Graves Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $8 million dollars
    • Known For: Mission: Impossible
    • Source of Income: Film and TV Actor

    Peter Graves Mission: Impossible

    Peter was casted as Jim Phelps, the director of Impossible Missions Force and the captain of the most reliable mission team. He planned out the team missions that the team would then accomplish. Phelps was a former government operative who selected the IMF Squad from a Special Forces Squad led by Liuetenant Colonel, Dr. Daniel Briggs.

    Graves played as Phelps for seven seasons of the show and became a main actor in the second season of the show. The series aired on CBS from 1966 to 1973. After the end of the show, it was revived in 1988 by ABC, and ran for only two seasons. It was from this that the series of theatrical Motion Pictures starring Tom Cruise, began in 1996.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Peter Graves

    Who was Peter Graves?

    Peter was an American film television actor, who was famously known for his appearance on the CBS Television Series, Mission: Impossible as Jim Phelps.

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    How Tall was Peter Graves?

    Peter stood at a height of 1.92 meters, that is, 6 feet 2 inches. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available.

    What was Peter Graves’ Net Worth?

    Graves had an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars. This included his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income was his career as a Film and Television Actor.

    Are Peter and James Arness Brothers?

    Yes they were brothers. They were the sons of Rolf Cirkler Aurness, and Ruth Duesler.

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    What Year Did Peter Graves Die?

    March 14, 2010.

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