| Gregory Peck Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2½ in |
| Weight | 98 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 5, 1916 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Véronique Passani |
Gregory Peck was a veteran American actor whose performances in films like To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Roman Holiday (1953), The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), Spellbound (1945), etc. earned him immense popularity.
Born Name
Eldred Gregory Peck
Nick Name
Greg, Father Peck
Age
Gregory was born on April 5, 1916.
Died
He passed away on June 12, 2003, from bronchopneumonia at the age of 87 in Los Angeles.
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
San Diego, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Gregory Peck Sr.
- Mother – Bernice Ayres
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 2½ in or 189 cm
Weight
98 kg or 216 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gregory had dated –
- Greta Kukkonen (1941-1955) – Peck was married to Greta Kukkonen from October 1942 to December 1955. They had 3 sons together – Jonathan Peck (b. July 20, 1944), Stephen Peck (b. August 16, 1946), and Carey Paul Peck (b. June 17, 1949).
- Ingrid Bergman (1944-1945)
- Barbara Payton (1951)
- Véronique Passani (1954-2003) – He married Véronique Passani on December 31, 1955. Together, the couple welcomed son Anthony Peck (b. October 24, 1956) and daughter Cecilia Peck (b. May 1, 1958). Their marriage lasted until Gregory’s death in 2003.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Irish, German, English, Welsh, and Scottish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair had turned gray with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Charismatic personality
Gregory Peck Favorite Things
- Co-Stars – Ava Gardner, Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn
- Drink – Guinness
- Film – To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
- Singers – Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson
- Director – Henry King
- Film Role – Lt. Col. Steve Van Dyke in Night People (1954)
Gregory Peck Facts
- In 1999, the American Film Institute included him in the list of the ‘Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema’ at #12.
- Harrison Ford considers Gregory as one of his favorite actors.
- He was so impressed by newcomer Audrey Hepburn’s performance in Roman Holiday (1953) that he unprecedentedly insisted on his co-star getting an equal star billing.
- In 1975, his oldest son Jonathan committed suicide at the age of 31.
- Peck was an ardent admirer of President Abraham Lincoln and portrayed the politician in the miniseries, The Blue and the Gray (1982).
Featured Image by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Wikimedia / Public Domain
