Remembering the legendary actor Gregory Peck
Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” in 1962, a role that became emblematic of his career
Remembering the legendary actor Gregory Peck
The American actor Gregory Peck was born Eldred Gregory Peck on April 5, 1916, in La Jolla, California. He studied pre-med at the University of California, Berkeley, where he discovered his passion for acting. After graduating in 1939, Peck moved to New York City to study at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre under Sanford Meisner.
Peck made his Broadway debut in 1942 with “The Morning Star.” His film career began with “Days of Glory” (1944), but it was his role in “The Keys of the Kingdom” (1944) that earned him his first Academy Award nomination. He received further nominations for “The Yearling” (1946), “Gentleman’s Agreement” (1947), and “Twelve O’Clock High” (1949). Peck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962), a role that became emblematic of his career.
Throughout his career, Peck starred in notable films such as “Roman Holiday” (1953) alongside Audrey Hepburn, “Moby Dick” (1956), and “The Guns of Navarone” (1961). He was also known for his humanitarian efforts and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969. Gregory Peck passed away on June 12, 2003, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 87.
Watch Gregory Peck winning the Oscar for Best Actor in 1963 for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird”
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