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His distinct voice lead to his fame as the original host of the A&E Network series ''Biography'' in the late '80s and early '90s.

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'''Peter Graves''' (March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.

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'''Peter Graves''' (March Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.
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'''Peter Graves''' (1926 – 2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.

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'''Peter Graves''' (1926 (March 18, 1926 March 14, 2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.
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Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''The Film Crew'' titled ''Killers From Space'', and a spy film, ''Film/MissileXTheNeutronBombIncident'', which was mocked by RiffTrax.

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Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''The Film Crew'' titled ''Killers From Space'', and a spy film, ''Film/MissileXTheNeutronBombIncident'', which was mocked by RiffTrax.
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* ''Film/ScreamOfTheWolf'' -- As John Weatherby
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* ''Film/BeginningOfTheEnd''''Film/BeginningOfTheEnd'', in which [[StylisticSuck Crow T. Robot's unique talent as a screenwriter]] brought to life his time at the University of Minnesota.
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Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''The Film Crew'' titled ''Killers From Space''.

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Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''The Film Crew'' titled ''Killers From Space''.
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* An expose host in ''Film/MenInBlack II''.

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* An expose host in ''Film/MenInBlack II''.''Film/MenInBlackII''.
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His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A&E Network series ''Biography'' in the late '80s and early '90s.

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His distinct voice lead to his fame as the original host of the A&E Network series ''Biography'' in the late '80s and early '90s.
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His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A & E Series ''Biography''.

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His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A & E Series ''Biography''.
A&E Network series ''Biography'' in the late '80s and early '90s.
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Known for being a dramatic actor, Graves was [[PlayingAgainstType cast against type]] as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''Film/{{Airplane}}''

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Known for being a dramatic actor, Graves was [[PlayingAgainstType cast against type]] as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''Film/{{Airplane}}''
films ''Film/{{Airplane}}'' and ''Film/AirplaneIITheSequel''.
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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) '''Peter Graves''' (1926 – 2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.
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* ''{{Stalag 17}}'' -- As one of the prisoners of war.

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff team leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.
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He was the brother of James Arness of ''Radio/{{Gunsmoke}}'' fame.

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Peter Graves, known for being a dramatic actor was cast against type as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''Film/{{Airplane}}''

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Peter Graves, known Known for being a dramatic actor actor, Graves was [[PlayingAgainstType cast against type type]] as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''Film/{{Airplane}}''
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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}..

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}..
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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in both ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}..

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in both the two ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series, in which he played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}..
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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in both ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series.

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television. He's best remembered for starring in both ''Series/MissionImpossible'' TV series.
series, in which he played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}..



* ''Series/MissionImpossible'' -- Played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.

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* ''Series/MissionImpossible'' -- Played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the original series and both seasons of the {{revival}}.
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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television.

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Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television.
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Peter Graves is an American actor born in 1926, known for a variety of work in both film and television.

He is the brother of James Arness of {{Series/Gunsmoke}} fame.

Graves is a native of Minnesota, which may or may not be coincidental to his many appearances in movies mocked by ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''.

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Peter Graves is (1926-2010) was an American actor born in 1926, known for a variety of work in both film and television.

He is was the brother of James Arness of {{Series/Gunsmoke}} ''Radio/{{Gunsmoke}}'' fame.

Graves is was a native of Minnesota, which may or may not be coincidental to his many appearances in movies mocked by ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''.

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Peter Graves is an American actor born in 1926, known for a variety of work in both film and television.

He is the brother of James Arness of {{Series/Gunsmoke}} fame.

Graves is a native of Minnesota, which may or may not be coincidental to his many appearances in movies mocked by ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''.

These include:

* ''SSTDeathFlight''
* ''Film/ItConqueredTheWorld''
* ''Film/BeginningOfTheEnd''
* ''[[Film/{{Clonus}} Parts: The Clonus Horror]]''
* ''Film/AttackOfTheTheEyeCreatures''

Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''The Film Crew'' titled ''Killers From Space''.

Peter Graves, known for being a dramatic actor was cast against type as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''Film/{{Airplane}}''

His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A & E Series ''Biography''.

Other Notable Roles:
* ''Series/MissionImpossible'' -- Played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the series.
* ''Film/TheNightOfTheHunter'' -- Father of John and Pearl.
* Appearance in one episode of ''Series/TheGoldenGirls''.
* Recurring Role on ''Series/SeventhHeaven''.
* Appearance in one episode of ''Series/{{House}}''.
* An expose host in ''Film/MenInBlack II''.
* ''Film/LooneyTunesBackInAction''
* ''WesternAnimation/WordGirl''
* ''{{Stalag 17}}'' -- As one of the prisoners of war.
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[[caption-width-right:240:Tonight on Wiki/TVTropes; Peter Graves, the underrated, underpaid, incredibly handsome subject of this page. ]]

Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television.

He is the brother of James Arness of ''Radio/{{Gunsmoke}}'' fame.

Graves is a native of Minnesota, which may or may not be coincidental to his many appearances in movies mocked by ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''.

These include:

* ''SST: Death Flight''
* ''ItConqueredTheWorld''
* ''BeginningOfTheEnd''
* ''PartsTheClonusHorror''
* ''AttackOfTheTheEyeCreatures''

Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''TheFilmCrew'' titled ''Killers From Space''.

Peter Graves, known for being a dramatic actor was cast against type as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''{{Airplane}}''

His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A&E Series ''Biography''.

Other Notable Roles:
* ''Series/MissionImpossible'' -- Played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the series.
* ''Film/TheNightOfTheHunter'' -- Father of John and Pearl.
* Appearance in one episode of ''TheGoldenGirls''.
* Recurring Role on ''SeventhHeaven''.
* Appearance in one episode of ''Series/{{House}}''.
* An expose host in ''Film/MenInBlack II''.
* ''Film/LooneyTunesBackInAction''
* ''WesternAnimation/WordGirl''
* ''{{Stalag 17}}'' -- As one of the prisoners of war.
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[[caption-width-right:240:Tonight on Wiki/TVTropes; Peter Graves, the underrated, underpaid, incredibly handsome subject of this page. ]]

Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television.

He is the brother of James Arness of ''Radio/{{Gunsmoke}}'' fame.

Graves is a native of Minnesota, which may or may not be coincidental to his many appearances in movies mocked by ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''.

These include:

* ''SST: Death Flight''
* ''ItConqueredTheWorld''
* ''BeginningOfTheEnd''
* ''PartsTheClonusHorror''
* ''AttackOfTheTheEyeCreatures''

Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''TheFilmCrew'' titled ''Killers From Space''.

Peter Graves, known for being a dramatic actor was cast against type as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''{{Airplane}}''

His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A&E Series ''Biography''.

Other Notable Roles:
* ''Series/MissionImpossible'' -- Played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the series.
* ''Film/TheNightOfTheHunter'' -- Father of John and Pearl.
* Appearance in one episode of ''TheGoldenGirls''.
* Recurring Role on ''SeventhHeaven''.
* Appearance in one episode of ''Series/{{House}}''.
* An expose host in ''Film/MenInBlack II''.
* ''Film/LooneyTunesBackInAction''
* ''WesternAnimation/WordGirl''
* ''{{Stalag 17}}'' -- As one of the prisoners of war.
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He is the brother of James Arness of ''Series/{{Gunsmoke}}'' fame.

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[[caption-width-right:240:Tonight on Wiki/TVTropes; Peter Graves, the underrated, underpaid, incredibly handsome subject of this page. ]]

Peter Graves (1926-2010) was an American actor known for a variety of work in both film and television.

He is the brother of James Arness of ''Series/{{Gunsmoke}}'' fame.

Graves is a native of Minnesota, which may or may not be coincidental to his many appearances in movies mocked by ''Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000''.

These include:

* ''SST: Death Flight''
* ''ItConqueredTheWorld''
* ''BeginningOfTheEnd''
* ''PartsTheClonusHorror''
* ''AttackOfTheTheEyeCreatures''

Graves also appeared in a movie mocked on ''TheFilmCrew'' titled ''Killers From Space''.

Peter Graves, known for being a dramatic actor was cast against type as Captain Oveur in the comedy film ''{{Airplane}}''

His distinct voice lead to his fame as the host of the A&E Series ''Biography''.

Other Notable Roles:
* ''Series/MissionImpossible'' -- Played gruff leader Jim Phelps for six seasons of the series.
* ''Film/TheNightOfTheHunter'' -- Father of John and Pearl.
* Appearance in one episode of ''TheGoldenGirls''.
* Recurring Role on ''SeventhHeaven''.
* Appearance in one episode of ''Series/{{House}}''.
* An expose host in ''Film/MenInBlack II''.
* ''Film/LooneyTunesBackInAction''
* ''WesternAnimation/WordGirl''
* ''{{Stalag 17}}'' -- As one of the prisoners of war.
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