American actor of the classical Hollywood era, Academy Award winner for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Background
Born Eldred Gregory Peck in La Jolla, California, he studied at the University of California, Berkeley, before training at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York.
Career
Five-time Best Actor Oscar nominee Peck broke through in “The Keys of the Kingdom” and “Spellbound,” then led “The Yearling,” “Gentleman’s Agreement,” “Twelve O’Clock High,” and “Roman Holiday.” His Atticus Finch in Robert Mulligan’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” became his most famous role.
Style
Peck’s measured, principled screen persona shaped post-war Hollywood drama and gave him a long second career as a civil-rights and humanitarian advocate.
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