Gregory Peck (born Eldred Gregory Peck on April 5, 1916, and died June 12, 2003) was a well-known American actor whose career lasted six decades. From the 1940s to the 1970s, he became one of Hollywood’s most respected and popular stars, recognized for his tall, dignified appearance, deep voice, and roles as strong, principled men. In 1999, the American Film Institute named him the 12th greatest male star of classic Hollywood cinema. Peck received five Academy Award nominations and won Best Actor for his role as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), a performance many consider one of the best in film history. He appeared in classic films like The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), Gentleman’s Agreement (1947), Twelve O’Clock High (1949), Roman Holiday (1953), Moby Dick (1956), The Guns ...