Gregory and Charlton Heston made the epic western The Big Country together in 1958, and remained friends for the rest of their lives. Though they didn't always agree on issues, they had the greatest respect and admiration for one another.
He received five Academy Award nominations for Best Actor, winning once for his performance in To Kill a Mockingbird (1963), and was honored with their Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 1967 for his political and charitable contributions.
Bronchopneumonia Gregory Peck / Cause of death
GRETA KUKKONEN She and Greg were married for 12 years. She lived in Los Angeles and was devoted to charitable work. She passed in 2008.
Gregory Peck, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor famous for his roles in iconic films such as 'Roman Holiday,' 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' and 'The Omen,' passed away in his sleep at his Los Angeles residence on Wednesday, June 12, 2003, due to natural causes, including bronchopneumonia. He was 87 years old.
When journalist Phil Green (Gregory Peck) moves to New York City, he takes on a high-profile magazine assignment about anti-Semitism. In order to truly view things from an empathetic perspective, he pretends to be a Jew and begins to experience many forms of bigotry, both firsthand and through a Jewish friend, Dave Goldman (John Garfield). Phil soon falls in love with beautiful Kathy Lacy (Dorothy McGuire), but their relationship is complicated by his unusual endeavor. Gentleman's Agreement / Film synopsis
Personal Details and Bio Data of Gregory Peck Full NameEldred Gregory Peck Years Active 1941–2000 Date of Death June 12, 2003 Age at Death 87 years Net Worth at Death Approximately $40 million3 more rows •
When journalist Phil Green (Gregory Peck) moves to New York City, he takes on a high-profile magazine assignment about anti-Semitism. In order to truly view things from an empathetic perspective, he pretends to be a Jew and begins to experience many forms of bigotry, both firsthand and through a Jewish friend, Dave Goldman (John Garfield). Phil soon falls in love with beautiful Kathy Lacy (Dorothy McGuire), but their relationship is complicated by his unusual endeavor. Gentleman's Agreement / Film synopsis
Gentleman's Agreement is a 1947 American drama film based on Laura Z. Hobson's best-selling 1947 novel of the same title.
Gregory Peck stars as the crusading journalist and Dean Stockwell plays his young son, who is also affected by prejudice. Other actors turning in memorable performances include Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Anne Revere and June Havoc.