Peter Graves

Biography

Born 03/18/1926

Few actors were able to convey a sense of gravitas like the tall, dignified Peter Graves. Brother of actor James Arness, Graves was readily remembered as one of the hosts on “Biography” (A&E, 1987-2006), where he solemnly intoned about the lives of public figures for over a decade. Prior to...
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Highlights

  • In 1994, Provided the voices of General Sherman and General McClellan for "Smithsonian's Great Battles of the Civil War", a miniseries on The Learning Channel
  • In 1994, Hosted "The Unexplained: Witches, Werewolves & Vampires... Are They Real?", An NBC documentary special
  • In 1992, Narrated the documentary feature "The Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union"

Family & Companions

  • James Arness: brother (older; best known as the star of the long-running TV Western "Gunsmoke" (CBS, 1955-75))

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