Did Peter Graves and James Arness ever act together?
Did Peter Graves and James Arness ever act together?
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. Although they were both very active in movies and television at the same time, they never acted together.
Why did Peter Graves change his name?
His first credited film appearance was in “Rogue River” (1950), with Rory Calhoun. Mr. Graves’s getting a Hollywood contract for the picture persuaded his fiancée’s family to let her marry him. He changed his name for that movie to Graves, his maternal grandfather’s name, to avoid confusion with his older brother.
Who was taller Peter Graves or James Arness?
Peter Graves stood 6-foot-2, while James Arness, at 6-7, towered over everyone. Some actors stood on crates while shooting Gunsmoke when they were in scenes with Arness.
Why did James Arness and Peter Graves have different names?
Graves was preceded in stardom by his older brother James Arness, who played Marshal Matt Dillon on TV’s Gunsmoke. Born Peter Aurness, Graves adopted his grandfather’s last name to avoid confusion with his older brother, who had dropped the “u” from the family name.
