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- English actor Peter George Wellesley Graves, a member of the British hereditary peerage as the eighth Baron Graves, was born on October 21, 1911 in London. His great-great-great-grandfather was Admiral Thomas Graves, who was made a peerage from Ireland as the first Baron Graves.
Educated at Harrow, Graves became an actor and established his reputation as a light comedian and for his roles in musicals. On film, he career reached its apogee during World War II. In his 50s, he became a supporting player in comic roles, including Alfie (1966), The Wrong Box (1966) and The Magic Christian (1969). He continued to act into his 80s, primarily on TV. He died on June 6, 1994 at the age of 82.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Jon C. Hopwood
- SpouseVanessa Lee(1961 - March 15, 1992) (her death)
- A popular actor and singer, he became the 8th Baron Graves in 1963.
- He played at Wimbledon in the 1930's.
- Spent 6 years in the West End play 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
- He was the 8th Lord Graves with the title having come down from one of Nelson's Admirals.
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