Born in 1916 in La Jolla, California, Gregory Peck took up acting in college on a lark that would lead to a career. In his early years, he appeared in a series of summer stock engagements and Broadway shows. He became a star within a year after arriving in Hollywood during World War II, and he won an Academy Award nomination for his second film. From the 1940s to the present, he has played some of film's most memorable and admired characters. This volume provides complete information about Gregory Peck's work in film, television, radio, and the stage. Entries are included for all of his performances, with each entry providing cast and credit information, a plot summary, excerpts from reviews, and critical commentary. A biography and chronology highlight significant events in his life, while a listing of his honors and awards summarizes the recognition he has received over the years. For researchers seeking additional information, the book includes descriptions of special collections holding material related to Peck's work, along with an extensive bibliography of books and articles.
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GERARD MOLYNEAUX is Professor of Communications at La Salle University in Philadelphia.
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In 1944, with one foot still very firmly planted back on Broadway, he stepped in front of the lights and cameras in Hollywood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Gregory Peck, Los Angeles, United States, Additional Reviews, Art Director, Academy Award, Audrey Hepburn, World War, Bob Hope, American Film Institute, Moby Dick, Twentieth Century-Fox, Jennifer Jones, Radio Yesteryear, The Keys of the Kingdom, Warner Bros, Cape Fear, Best Actress, Cape Playhouse, David Niven, Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Production Manager, Kennedy Center New!
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In 1944, with one foot still very firmly planted back on Broadway, he stepped in front of the lights and cameras in Hollywood. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
intermission guest, old gringo, originally broadcast, box office earnings, cast credits, other nominees, box office grosses Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Gregory Peck, Los Angeles, United States, Additional Reviews, Art Director, Academy Award, Audrey Hepburn, World War, Bob Hope, American Film Institute, Moby Dick, Twentieth Century-Fox, Jennifer Jones, Radio Yesteryear, The Keys of the Kingdom, Warner Bros, Cape Fear, Best Actress, Cape Playhouse, David Niven, Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Production Manager, Kennedy Center New!
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