Gregory Peck (1916-2003) was an American actor, an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age. Known for his dignified presence and deep voice, he often portrayed characters of great moral integrity and inner strength.

His most celebrated performance, which earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, was as Atticus Finch in *To Kill a Mockingbird* (1962), a lawyer, a symbol of justice and righteousness. Other significant films include the romantic *Roman Holiday* (1953), the epic *Moby Dick* (1956), and the adventure film *The Guns of Navarone* (1961). Peck remains a symbol of dignity and reliability on screen, rarely deviating from his characteristic roles as a moral hero.