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Peter Graves

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Peter Graves Fast Facts:

In high school, he was captain of the track team and a high hurdler; won the state title in high hurdles his junior year.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army, where he played in the band.
While his brother, James Arness, slightly altered the family name (Aurness) for his acting moniker, Peter decided to adopt his maternal grandfather's name, Graves.
Made his film debut in 1951's Rogue River.
Signature role was Jim Phelps on the TV series Mission: Impossible.

Peter Graves Relationships:
Amanda Graves - Daughter
Claudia - Daughter
James Arness - Brother
Joan Endress - Wife
Kelly - Daughter
Rolf Aurness - Father
Ruth Aurness - Mother
Peter Graves Awards:
1969 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
1970 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1971 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Informational Series - Winner
1969 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
College:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (BA, 1949)