Peter Graves


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BirthDate
BirthPlace
03/17/1926
Minneapolis, MN
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Made his film debut in 1951's Rogue River.
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.
After high school, he joined the U.S. Army, where he played in the band.
In high school, he was captain of the track team and a high hurdler; won the state title in high hurdles his junior year.