Gregory Peck
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Summary
Gregory Peck was born on April 5, 1916[1], in La Jolla[2]. He died on June 12, 2003[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], character actor[6], film producer[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.056% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,981 views/month, #560 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: San Diego[11]
- Place of burial: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels[12]
- Mother: Bernice Mae Ayres[13]
- Spouse: Greta Kukkonen[14], Veronique Peck[15]
- Child: Cecilia Peck[16], Stephen Joseph Peck[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Ethnic group: English Americans[19]
- Occupation: actor[20], producer[21], activist[22]
- Educated at: San Diego State University[23], University of California, Berkeley[24], San Diego High School[25], Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[26]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[27], Donostia Award[28], Marian Anderson Award[29], Academy Award for Best Actor[30], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[31], Henrietta Award[32], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[33], David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actor[34], Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[35], Presidential Medal of Freedom[36], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[37], AFI Life Achievement Award[38], Kennedy Center Honors[39], Honorary César[40]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Commons category: Gregory Peck[43]
- Cause of death: bronchopneumonia[44]
- Residence: San Diego[45], Los Angeles[46], La Jolla[47]
- Family name: Peck[48]
- Given name: Gregory[49], Eldred[50]
- Official website: https://www.gregorypeck.com/[51]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gregory Peck[52]
- Commons gallery: Gregory Peck[53]
- Work location: United States[54]
- Student of: Sanford Meisner[55]
Product Details
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: US[57]
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Began / founded: 1916-04-05[58]
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Ended / dissolved: 2003-06-12[59]
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MusicBrainz ID: bf49f0f6-bd96-4d6f-8849-f6243c58a2ef[60]
Why It Matters
Gregory Peck has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Gregory Peck born?
Gregory Peck's place of birth was La Jolla[2].
Where did Gregory Peck die?
Gregory Peck died in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Gregory Peck's parents?
Gregory Peck's mother was Bernice Mae Ayres[13].
Who was Gregory Peck married to?
Gregory Peck's spouses include Greta Kukkonen[14] and Veronique Peck[15].
What did Gregory Peck do for work?
Gregory Peck worked as a film actor[5], character actor[6], film producer[7], stage actor[8], and television actor[9].
Where did Gregory Peck go to school?
Gregory Peck was educated at San Diego State University[23], University of California, Berkeley[24], San Diego High School[25], and Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre[26].
What awards did Gregory Peck receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[27], Donostia Award[28], Marian Anderson Award[29], and Academy Award for Best Actor[30].