Mar 23, 2017 - Explore Safari Moon *'s board "James Arness & Peter Graves Photos" on Pinterest. Gaiety George. He launched his career in entertainment as a radio announcer in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1945, and marked his motion picture debut two years later in the film "The Farmer's Daughter". It became Arness for James. Thanks for your help! Arness was known to be a shy and sensitive man. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Type above and press Enter to search. Peter Graves. Gunsmoke star James Arness had a very famous brother in Hollywood. Peter, who changed his last name to Graves, went on to star in the TV series "Mission Impossible." (He died . Arness portrayed Matt Dillon for 20 years on CBS. He received 100 stitches to his lower lip during his stay.[21]. Arness returned to the news under sad circumstances when his younger brother, Peter Graves, died suddenly after a family luncheon on March 14, 2010. He took the last name of his maternal grandfather. [12], AirTran Airways featured Graves in a series of web-only "Internetiquette" videos in 2009 in which Graves appeared in a pilot's uniform and references classic Airplane! Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 March 14, 2010) was an American actor who portrayed Jim Phelps in the CBS television series Mission: Impossible from 1967 to 1973 and in its revival from 1988 to 1990. Was Peter Graves ever a gunslinger battling his big bro on Gunsmoke? He studied for a year at Beloit College in Wisconsin before he was drafted into the United States Army during World War II as an infantryman. As for his son, Rolf, he had become a successful surfer. William Holden. James Arness's Brother, Peter Graves Was Also an Acclaimed Actor. Was rightly touted as the tallest leading man in Hollywood, although this title has since been taken by other stars, mainly basketball players turned "actors. However, Wayne would pass on the role and refer it to his friend James Arness. He died in 2010 at the age of 83. Bill, and was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. They died months apart. Peter Graves stood 6-foot-2, while James Arness, at 6-7, towered over everyone. The theme song will take you back in time: In later years, Graves starred as Captain Clarence Oveur in the 1980 comedy Airplane!. James had a younger brother whose name was Peter Graves. He is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Kelsey Grammer, as Frasier Crane, tied the record but needed two shows to do it Cheers and Frasier. It was Norwegian. Had to dye his naturally blond hair for the role of Matt Dillon, since dark hair was considered more masculine. James Arness had originally taught his son to surf after he had a nasty fall which left him with a serious skull fracture. We had great stories, great writing, and we had fine casting and directors. We have set your language to Maybe you remember him, too. The family surname was Aurness. In 1955, Wayne recommended Arness for the lead role of Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke (1955). And Arness, who always will be known for Gunsmoke, died 15 months later. Arness attended Washburn High School, Minneapolis, (Class of 1941). He appeared in a production of "Candida" at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, and married his leading lady, Virginia Chapman. JUMP TO: Peter Graves's biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Peter Graves stood 6-foot-2, while James Arness, at 6-7, towered over everyone. More like this . Graves also starred in the British ITC series Court Martial, playing U.S. Army lawyer Major Frank Whittaker (one of the series' two American leads starring opposite Bradford Dillman's Captain David Young), as well as guest roles in such series as Alfred Hitchcock Presents,[7] Cimarron City, Route 66, and The Invaders (episode "Moonshot"). Graves is most known for his roles in Stalag 17 and Airplane! While he was popular in several films, Graves also had a television career. While recuperating in a hospital in Clinton, Iowa, Arness was visited by his younger brother Peter (later to gain fame as actor Peter Graves), who suggested he take a radio course at the University of Minnesota. While in the hospital, nurses suggested that his voice would be perfect for the radio, reports The Guardian. This account has been disabled. He was only married twice. His adopted son, Craig, died in 2004 and his daughter Jenny died in 1975. He was the recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Graves appeared in more than 70 films, television shows, and television movies during his career. [7] In 1955, Graves joined the NBC television series Fury, as the rancher and adoptive single father, Jim Newton. He was originally born Peter Aurness, but changed his name when he started his career in Hollywood. He passed away on June 3, 2011, just one week after he celebrated his 88th birthday. Graves' new surname was a nod to his Minnesota family. Before Janet, James was married to Virginia Chapman from 1948 until 1963; the couple had three children, Rolf, Craig, and Jenny Lee, who died of suicide in 1975. Arness stood 6-foot-7, making him one of the tallest leading men of his era. Try again later. Arness and Chapman had two children, a daughter as well as a son. James Arness . Was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. 11 Black Tuesday. His adopted son, Craig, became a photographer. [8] After the series ended in 1973, Graves played a cameo-type support role in the feature film Sidecar Racers in Australia which was released in 1975. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Janet Surtees Arness is an American lady who is famously known as the wife of the late James Arness. This however affected his high school performance in a negative way, but eventually he managed to earn a diploma in 1942. Please try again later. Some actors stood on crates while shooting Gunsmoke when they were in scenes with Arness. Then in 1950, when Peter Graves earned a part in the movie Rogue River, he changed his last name to Graves to distinguish himself from his big brother. Lance got the actor a role as Loretta Young's brother in The Farmer's Daughter (1947). James Stewart. Further movie roles followed with "Battleground" (1949) and "Sierra" (1950), however his casting (due to his large physical frame) in the title role for the classic science fiction film "The Thing from Another World" (1951), and his part in "Them!" If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. How are James Arness and Peter Graves related? Both served in the military during World War II. The two boys both joined the Army in World War II and later fell into acting. Its Peter Graves. His adopted son, Craig, passed away in 2004 and his daughter Jenny passed away in 1975. He was 88. James Arness / Brother. Arness suffered a severe leg wound. His portrayal of stalwart Marshal Dillon became an iconic figure in American television and the series, aired for 20 seasons, is, as of 2008, the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness. He was Jim Phelps from 1967 to 1973. He served in the Battle of Anzio during World War II. I thought you might like to see a memorial for James Arness I found on Findagrave.com. I was very concerned about it, and it was very hard, the first couple of years, to get really into the character. Arness was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He used the stage name Graves, a maternal family name,[5] to honor his mother's family, and also so as to not be confused with his elder brother James Arness, star of the television series Gunsmoke. The family surname was Aurness. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He never wanted to expose his private life to the public world, and he let his career speak for himself. Actor. This browser does not support getting your location. In 1955 he was chosen for the part of Matt Dillon in the TV western series Gunsmoke, a character that he subsequently portrayed for 20 years in 635 episodes of the Golden Globe Award-nominated series, as well as a three times nominee for the Primetime Emmy Award. Arness and Surtees were married for over 35 years at the time of his death in 2011. During his life, Arness had three serious relationships. He was one of the tallest leading men of his era. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Most notable among these was that of the space alien in The Thing from Another World (1951).While playing a Greek warrior in a play, Arness was spotted by agent Charles K. Feldman, who represented John Wayne. James is of Norwegian and German ancestry; his last name, originally Aurness was changed when he became an actor his grandfather, Peter Aurness, emigrated from Norway in 1887. [25] He also received nominations for an Emmy Award[26] and Golden Globe awards[27] in other seasons of that show. Produced by the Protestant Film Commission. Peter Graves (born Peter Duesler Aurness; March 18, 1926 - March 14, 2010) was an American actor who portrayed Jim Phelps in the CBS television series Mission: Impossible from 1967 to 1973 and in its revival from 1988 to 1990. Peter Graves was born in 1920s. Attended Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. Phelps was the leader of the Impossible Missions Force. Scien June 3, 2011, Los Angeles, California, United States, Beloit College, Washburn High School, John Burrows Grade School, Rolf Aurness, Jenny Lee Aurness, Craig Aurness. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. After Gunsmoke ended in 1975, Arness played Zeb Macahan in How The West Was Won from 1977 to 1979. More like this. He attended public schools and graduated from West High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1942. James soon made his acting debut in the film Farmers Daughter in 1947, and continued with minor film roles such as Ray in Roses Are Red the same year, The Man from Texas in 1948 and Wagon Master in 1950. Put the emphasis on big. Arness at first declined, thinking a TV series could derail his growing film career, but Wayne argued for the show, and Arness accepted. He was originally born Peter Aurness, but changed his name when he started his career in Hollywood. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1751 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960. Image: AP Photo. Actor. Graves new surname was a nod to his Minnesota family. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Prior to her death, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Was Peter Graves ever a gunslinger battling his big bro on Gunsmoke? Wiki Bio, age, height, What happened to Tania Raymonde from Goliath? ", Held the record for the longest continuous role portrayed by a single actor (20 years) on prime-time television (for Marshal Matt Dillon on the CBS western, On Friday, June 20th, 2003, Arness was honored at Los Angeles City Hall by the mayor, the 15 City Council members and the City Attorney with a resolution honoring his life's work as an actor and 60-year resident of Los Angeles. Free shipping for many products! The big thing with the show was that we had a lot of really fine actors, and more than that, we had started out with great writing., The two gentlemen who originated the show you know, it was on the radio for two or three years before they brought it to television John Meston was the man who conceived the idea of the whole thing. Graves new surname was a nod to his Minnesota family. Born James and Peter Aurness in Minneapolis, the Gunsmoke star-to-be later modified the spelling of his last name to Arness and Peter chose to use their mother's maiden name of Graves. Had to dye his naturally blond hair for the role of Matt Dillon, since dark hair was considered more masculine. Born James and Peter Aurness in Minneapolis, the Gunsmoke star-to-be later modified the spelling of his last name to Arness and Peter chose to use their mother's maiden name of Graves. After two years in the United States Army Air Force, he studied drama at the University of Minnesota and then headed to . Despite the fact that he was friends with, Was the only actor to appear in all 635 episodes of, Best remembered by the public for his starring role as Marshal Matt Dillon on. Yes. Phelps group always went undercover to get the bad guys. Fought in the US Army during World War II, taking part in the landing at Anzio, Italy, where he was wounded. [17] Graves' final project was narrating the computer game epic Darkstar: The Interactive Movie,[18] released November 5, 2010. He played the character Marshal Matt Dillon. However, two years later, James decided to leave his post and try to succeed as an actor, and believe it or not, he hitchhiked to Hollywood where he signed with RKO Pictures. As mentioned, James younger brother is Peter Graves. James Arness was born in Minneapolis . In 1968, he donated his 1,400-acre ranch in northern Los Angeles County to the Brandis Institute. The series also starred Anthony Wickert. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The Aurness brothers of Minneapolis (Jim`s now 67 . She pressed him to study acting and to work harder in pursuit of a career, but Arness has been consistent in ascribing his success to luck. In the summer of 2009, Graves signed on as a spokesman for reverse mortgage lender American Advisors Group. He took the last name of his maternal grandfather. June 3, 2011 10:02am. Some actors stood on crates while shooting Gunsmoke when they were in scenes with Arness. There was a problem getting your location. In English with optional English SDH subtitles. Peter, who changed his last name to Graves, went on to star in the TV series "Mission Impossible." A self-described drifter, Arness left home at age 18, hopping freight trains and Caribbean-bound . No. James Arness. Gunsmoke: James Arness Brother Was a Movie Star Who Changed Last Name for Hollywood, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CgB2wl8kcE, Peter Graves/Mission Impossible, brother James Arness and Airplane! But, did the talented brothers ever act together? Death Car on the Freeway. Graves who was born as Peter Duesler Aurness on the 18th of March 1926, chose to adopt his maternal family name Graves in honour of his mothers family. It was a wonderful thing. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. From 1987 to 1994 Graves was also the host of the A&E show Biography., According to Biography.com, Graves had his film debut in Rogue River in 1951. In 1958 (the same year he attained American citizenship) he tied the knot with his second wife, Alisande Ullman, with whom he had two daughters: Maura and Thea Nielsen. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Father of James Arness and Peter Graves. Actor: Stalag 17. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the 1970's he said "I'm 6-6 and weigh 225 pounds", although he also said in 2005 Tv . He repeated the role of Matt Dillon in the television films Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge in 1987, Gunsmoke The Last Apache in 1990, Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992), Gunsmoke: The Long Ride (1993), and Gunsmoke: One Mans Justice in 1994, which was his last screen appearance. Arness suffered a severe leg wound. He also played the title character in The Thing From Another World and starred in Them! There is a problem with your email/password. He was 6 feet 7 inches or 2.01 meters tall and weighed 105 kg or 235 pounds. In the film, Phelps murders three fellow IMF agents, and is killed in a helicopter crash at the end, a decision that disappointed Graves and fellow cast members, and upset many fans of the original series. He was Jim Phelps from 1967 to 1973. When the Gunsmoke offer came in, he said, I wouldnt be able to do it, but I have a young man here under contract who I think would maybe fit the bill. So he very graciously offered to introduce the first episode. James Arness (brother, dead) Peter Graves (March 18, 1926 - March 14, 2010) was an American actor. Belle Admirer Mine Guard at Fire (uncredited), TV Series associate producer - 54 episodes, 1959 - 1964 executive producer - 1 episode, 1964, Himself / Marshal Matt Dillon from Gunsmoke, Monsters, Madmen & Machines: 25 Years of Science Fiction, Zenith Presents: A Salute to Television's 25th Anniversary, Watch the Skies! However, Peter Graves did direct his brother in an episode of Gunsmoke. More information. Learn more about managing a memorial . He played Phelps again in 1988-90. Arness served as a rifleman in the United States Army during World War II with the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division, and was severely . He was a one-of-a-kind guy. I guess people just had to get used to it, he said. I say they're not. He died from natural causes. He tried his hand at a non-Western series with McClains Law, a short-lived 1981-1982 police drama. He was the son of Rolf Aurness and Ruth Duesler who divorced in the 1940s. He died from natural causes. While Arnesss height made it hard for him to be a pilot, it would later come in handy during his days as a leading man in Hollywood. In a March 1975 interview in the Lewiston Journal he is quoted saying, "I'm 6 feet 5", although In 1978 he said "I'm 6-foot-3. 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. Arness was a Methodist who lived with his family. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "If they were man and wife, it would make a lot of difference. Peter took up the surname Graves after he started acting. He also portrayed Jim Bowie in the television film The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory in 1987, and Thomas Dunson in another television film Red River (1988). Try again later. He led an incredible life, serving in World War II and becoming an actor without little formal training in the craft. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Peter Graves. Born James King Aurness, his father was a traveling salesman, his mother was a newspaper columnist. 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