The most ruggedly beautifully handsome actor EVER with such a grand stature and his mountain-thunder voice always expressing himself so eloquently, Greg was a real intellectual and such a social & organizational leader in his industry, and he gave so many superb iconic screen portrayals.
I agree completely! Years ago I BRIEFLY:)) tried online dating & in my profile I wrote that "the quiet, intelligent authority of Atticus Finch would be the sort of man I'd like to go to dinner with." Needless to say I never met an Atticus on there!
I would have LOVED to date Greg : the GREAT GRAND & GORGEOUS Gregory Peck the most ruggedly soulfully beautifully handsome & thoroughly incomparably magnificent. He is the one & only cinematic love of my life, for 44 years now since I was 10 y/o. Its his birthday tomorrow
I just listented to the audiobook, and my heart broke at how many comments were from high school kids that were grousing about 'having' to read the book. I read it in grade 10, in 1980, and have probably read it a good twenty times since then, and I fall in love with it again every time I do.
I didn’t enjoy very many of the assigned readings in high school, but I adored “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I think it’s the greatest American novel. My heart breaks at school districts removing the book from the curriculum because of “racism.” Way to miss the point.
@@BBQ_Jackfruit I do too, and I was one of those weird kids who loved assigned reading in high school. It was/is one of my mom’s favorite books, and it pains me to see it being removed because people miss the point of it all. Thankfully, that has never really happened in my high school-we haven’t had many books banned or removed.
That feels so weird for me as only last year I was in 10th grade, I read this book too. At first I was a little annoyed from having to read it but now I don’t think its so bad and I’m glad I read it. I find it amazing I read this the same age a whole 41 years later than you.
yes !!! the GREAT GRAND & GORGEOUS Gregory Peck the most ruggedly soulfully beautifully handsome & thoroughly incomparably magnificent of all filmstars. He is the one & only cinematic love of my life, for 44 years now since I was 10 y/o. Its his birthday tomorrow
nobody and I mean NOBODY EVER looked as gorgeous as Greg did in that movie. WOW. He really is the GREAT GRAND & GORGEOUS Gregory Peck the most ruggedly soulfully beautifully handsome & thoroughly incomparably magnificent of all filmstars. He is the one & only cinematic love of my life, for 44 years now since I was 10 y/o. I've seen all his films and there's over a dozen of them I've rewatched multiple times. Its his birthday tomorrow
For those who may be interested: There is a marvelous book called simply, 'Mockingbird' by Charles J. Shields which is a biography of Harper Lee's life. Of course it contains a ton of details concerning Harper Lee's early life as well as the writing of the book and the making of the movie. It was an absolutely fascinating and illuminating read and I can heartily recommend it to anyone who is a fan of this story or Harper Lee.
During a public appearance by Peck, an audience member said that he became a lawyer because of seeing Gregory Peck's performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird." It gets even better than that: he named his son Atticus. You can't make up things like that!
Another reason why it may have felt like swimming downstream for him while making this film was likely because, as someone who knew him well once put it (paraphrasing here...) "Gregory didn't need much acting for his portrayal of Atticus Finch because that was simply who he was in real life." -Likely referring to his being a humble, soft spoken, decent and honorable man.
I wish I could have gotten to meet HarperLee. She and my grandfather were first cousins, even though there was thirty-two years difference between them. Granddaddy was born in 1894 and she was born in 1926. Her father and Granddaddy's mother were brother and sister. There were seven of the Lee children; the children of Cader Alexander Lee and Theodosia Euphrattes Wyndham Lee. There were three girls and four boys. I knew Steve Lee. There was Arthur Lee, Henry Lee, Ammassa Coleman Lee (Harper's father); and Cossie Lee, Fannie Lee and my great grandmother, Jesse Lee. And Jesse Lee Williams, and A.C. Lee (Harper's dad) were brother and sister. Uncle Cole Lee was pretty old when he started his family. But Then, my great grand mother, Jesse, might have been a lot older than him. I have a first cousin who has letters that Uncle Cole Lee had written to my grandfather. Granddaddy took care of his mother when she got old.
The book and movie are iconic. Some want high schools to remove it from their English curriculums, which would be a crime as it is used to teach about the ills of racism.
And to think he was, what, in his 80’s here? Man, he looked good for an 80 something year old fella, could have passed for mid to late 50’s early 60’s at the most. I also must add, he is also the 2nd oldest winner of the Best Supporting Actor-TV Miniseries or Movie award at the Golden Globes at the age of 82. The oldest winner in that category is still John Gielgud, who was 84 at the time of his win. The youngest winner in that category by contrast is Chris Colfer, who was only 20 when he won the award, beating out James Franco (the previous record holder by nearly 10 years), who won at age 23, who then beat out James Brolin, the previous record holder for 31 years (he won at age 30).
He certainly knew how to tell a story :-> My mother was the most avid reader i have ever met. She also loved movies. She would always say how the book is always better than the movie. Until it came to " To Kill A Mocking Bird". ~
There will only ever be one person who could play Atticus Finch and that is this guy; nothing against Jeff Daniels, but you can't compare or compete with Gregory Peck
The joke is that Gregory Peck thought she was tearing up due to their great acting when, in reality, she was tearing up because Gregory's round stomach reminded her of her own father
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The most ruggedly beautifully handsome actor EVER with such a grand stature and his mountain-thunder voice always expressing himself so eloquently, Greg was a real intellectual and such a social & organizational leader in his industry, and he gave so many superb iconic screen portrayals.
I agree completely! Years ago I BRIEFLY:)) tried online dating & in my profile I wrote that "the quiet, intelligent authority of Atticus Finch would be the sort of man I'd like to go to dinner with."
Needless to say I never met an Atticus on there!
Gary Cooper had that similar type of look & elegant, quietly masculine way about him.
I would have LOVED to date Greg : the GREAT GRAND & GORGEOUS Gregory Peck the most ruggedly soulfully beautifully handsome & thoroughly incomparably magnificent. He is the one & only cinematic love of my life, for 44 years now since I was 10 y/o. Its his birthday tomorrow
Well said.
@@lahaza6515 Yes , you are totally right. Hate to say it but that seems rare these days in Hollywood. Maybe Harrison Ford?
One of the Greatest Films of All Time!
One of the greatest actors rip gregory peck
Nah. Just more Marcist, anti-white racist propaganda.
My most favorite Hollywood actor talking about one great movie based on a great novel - To kill a mocking bird.
I just listented to the audiobook, and my heart broke at how many comments were from high school kids that were grousing about 'having' to read the book. I read it in grade 10, in 1980, and have probably read it a good twenty times since then, and I fall in love with it again every time I do.
Sue…..Man ‘O Man I’m with you!! I STILL read it at least twice a year - WONDERFUL!!!
I didn’t enjoy very many of the assigned readings in high school, but I adored “To Kill a Mockingbird.” I think it’s the greatest American novel.
My heart breaks at school districts removing the book from the curriculum because of “racism.” Way to miss the point.
@@BBQ_Jackfruit I do too, and I was one of those weird kids who loved assigned reading in high school. It was/is one of my mom’s favorite books, and it pains me to see it being removed because people miss the point of it all. Thankfully, that has never really happened in my high school-we haven’t had many books banned or removed.
That feels so weird for me as only last year I was in 10th grade, I read this book too. At first I was a little annoyed from having to read it but now I don’t think its so bad and I’m glad I read it. I find it amazing I read this the same age a whole 41 years later than you.
Me too……
Gregory peck Is the most beautiful man in Hollywood ever AND HIS VOICE IS SO CALMING 💕😭
And he never changed. He left a great body of work.
One of the greatest movies and books, Harper Lee and Gregory Peck pure genius
Gregory the Great! A true gentleman and a gentle man - I loved him! ------still do!
yes !!! the GREAT GRAND & GORGEOUS Gregory Peck the most ruggedly soulfully beautifully handsome & thoroughly incomparably magnificent of all filmstars. He is the one & only cinematic love of my life, for 44 years now since I was 10 y/o. Its his birthday tomorrow
Cute story! Gregory Peck was an impressive man. A childhood hero.
Great Story !!! I can’t image anybody else playing Atticus Finch…he was incredible.
The Million Pound Note (1954)
I watched it today and I love him so much, can't believe he is no more, ... he will be missed always and forever
nobody and I mean NOBODY EVER looked as gorgeous as Greg did in that movie. WOW. He really is the GREAT GRAND & GORGEOUS Gregory Peck the most ruggedly soulfully beautifully handsome & thoroughly incomparably magnificent of all filmstars. He is the one & only cinematic love of my life, for 44 years now since I was 10 y/o. I've seen all his films and there's over a dozen of them I've rewatched multiple times. Its his birthday tomorrow
Gregory a legend of classic Hollywood
A very fine actor.
For those who may be interested: There is a marvelous book called simply, 'Mockingbird' by Charles J. Shields which is a biography of Harper Lee's life. Of course it contains a ton of details concerning Harper Lee's early life as well as the writing of the book and the making of the movie. It was an absolutely fascinating and illuminating read and I can heartily recommend it to anyone who is a fan of this story or Harper Lee.
Thank you
During a public appearance by Peck, an audience member said that he became a lawyer because of seeing Gregory Peck's performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird." It gets even better than that: he named his son Atticus.
You can't make up things like that!
I’m not in law, but my boss named his son atticus too.
And apparently he also bought a bird from the pet shop, a Finch..🙄
@@WolfeTone66 And named it Scout. Or was it Jem?
I absolutely love the book and movie
Another reason why it may have felt like swimming downstream for him while making this film was likely because, as someone who knew him well once put it (paraphrasing here...) "Gregory didn't need much acting for his portrayal of Atticus Finch because that was simply who he was in real life." -Likely referring to his being a humble, soft spoken, decent and honorable man.
Miss such old charm in our times 😪
Love you Gregory peck ❤❤❤❤
A very humble and personable actor.
I wish I could have gotten to meet HarperLee. She and my grandfather were first cousins, even though there was thirty-two years difference between them. Granddaddy was born in 1894 and she was born in 1926. Her father and Granddaddy's mother were brother and sister. There were seven of the Lee children; the children of Cader Alexander Lee and Theodosia Euphrattes Wyndham Lee. There were three girls and four boys. I knew Steve Lee. There was Arthur Lee, Henry Lee, Ammassa Coleman Lee (Harper's father); and Cossie Lee, Fannie Lee and my great grandmother, Jesse Lee. And Jesse Lee Williams, and A.C. Lee (Harper's dad) were brother and sister. Uncle Cole Lee was pretty old when he started his family. But Then, my great grand mother, Jesse, might have been a lot older than him. I have a first cousin who has letters that Uncle Cole Lee had written to my grandfather. Granddaddy took care of his mother when she got old.
A little pot belly? “Well Harper, that’s just good acting.” A quote from Greg giving another interview.
Love his voice❤
Tbh the pot belly makes him even hotter
The most perfect movie and actor!
The book and movie are iconic. Some want high schools to remove it from their English curriculums, which would be a crime as it is used to teach about the ills of racism.
That voice! He was truly Atticus!
If Clarke Gable was 'the King', Gregory Peck was the heir apparent.
I love that he could laugh at himself and tell an unflattering story!
Now this is the greatest American novel.
That was perfect ❤
my forever crush
It's no wonder he's number one on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest heroes in history.
And to think he was, what, in his 80’s here? Man, he looked good for an 80 something year old fella, could have passed for mid to late 50’s early 60’s at the most.
I also must add, he is also the 2nd oldest winner of the Best Supporting Actor-TV Miniseries or Movie award at the Golden Globes at the age of 82. The oldest winner in that category is still John Gielgud, who was 84 at the time of his win.
The youngest winner in that category by contrast is Chris Colfer, who was only 20 when he won the award, beating out James Franco (the previous record holder by nearly 10 years), who won at age 23, who then beat out James Brolin, the previous record holder for 31 years (he won at age 30).
He certainly knew how to tell a story :->
My mother was the most avid reader i have ever met. She also loved movies. She would always say how the book is always better than the movie. Until it came to " To Kill A Mocking Bird". ~
I could hear his voice forever
This is a pearl...
The impeccable gentleman.
There will only ever be one person who could play Atticus Finch and that is this guy; nothing against Jeff Daniels, but you can't compare or compete with Gregory Peck
They don’t make movies stars like Peck these days
Not in the American film industry, anyway.
Honorable man
He's next to actor Jsmes Mason,remarkable men😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
51st his grandson resembles him ...... he plays SPOCK on StarTrek Strange New Worlds
Nobody called her "Harper" though - she was called by her real first name, Nell. Wonderful movie.
Atticus❤
Just having the right to say, “I am Atticus Finch”
I didn’t get the joke can someone explain?
No...ask you best American friends...
The joke is that Gregory Peck thought she was tearing up due to their great acting when, in reality, she was tearing up because Gregory's round stomach reminded her of her own father
ALAS ! Ladies and Gentlemen. The Real Atticus Finch!🤗😇🫴