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Gregory Peck is entombed in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels mausoleum in Los Angeles. His eulogy was read by Brock Peters, whose character, Tom Robinson, was defended by Peck's Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Aug 20, 2018 · There was really only one actor he had in mind for the role: Gregory Peck. But would Peck – the “perfect Atticus” in Boatwright’s words – be interested in a story that had no romance, no violence, and little action?
Jul 13, 2010 · Fittingly, the film version, released in 1962 and starring Gregory Peck, may be the best-ever book to screen adaptation. Harper Lee said that in portraying Atticus, Gregory Peck played himself, always a gentleman, always striving to do the right thing.
Apr 2, 2014 · Gregory Peck is best known for his larger-than-life film roles, particularly as Atticus Finch in 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
Jun 16, 2023 · Gregory Peck had a long and brilliant acting career, but he will always be known for playing the mythic Atticus Finch. A scene from 'To Kill a Mockingbird' with actors Gregory Peck and Brock...
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Dec 14, 2012 · Gregory Peck died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday night, the week after his famous character Atticus Finch from “To Kill a Mockingbird” was named by the Ameri-can Film Institute as the greatest movie hero of all time. The veteran star, who won an Oscar for that performance and was nominated for four others, was 87.
Jun 13, 2022 · Gregory Peck starred as small town widower lawyer Atticus Finch, and spotlighted his relationship with his two children, Scout (Mary Badham) and Jem (Phillip Alford), and the racial injustice that plagued the deep South during the Depression.
