Personal Info
Peter Duesler Aurness
Peter Graves
Acting
Biography
Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor. 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. After two years in the United States 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. However, Graves is primarily recognized for his television work, particularly …
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Mystery Reel
Gettysburg - An American Story
as Narrator
Darkstar: Terror at the Edge of Time
as Narrator
What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar
as Self
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square Featuring Audra McDonald and Peter Graves
as Self
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Himself - Host
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
as Host of Civil Defense Film
America on the Move 1876-2000
as Host
Men in Black II
as Peter Graves
Don't Ask Don't Tell
TV Shows
American Dad!
as Mr. Pibb (voice) · 1 ep.
Minoriteam
as Sheldon Miller · 1 ep.
House
as Myron · 1 ep.
Cold Case
as Anton Bikker (2006) · 1 ep.
Disney's House of Mouse
as Instructor Voice (voice) · 1 ep.
Mickey Mouse Works
1 ep.
The Angry Beavers
1 ep.
7th Heaven
as John 'Colonel' Camden · 11 ep.
The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA
as Self · 1 ep.
Burke's Law
as General Prescott · 1 ep.