With Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield, Celeste Holm. Eldred Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 – June 12, 2003) was an American actor and one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1970s.Congress held 10 screenwriters and directors in contempt for refusing to answer questions about their membership in the Communist Party. MOVIE "Crashing Hollywood" (1938) Lee. (5) "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) Gregory looks at civil defense plans in the United States. Gregory Peck with "To Kill a Mockingbird" author Harper Lee on the set of the 1962 movie of the same title based on her book. Tour our photo gallery above of Peck's greatest films, including a few gems that should've brought him Oscar glory. Eldred Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 – June 12, 2003) was an American actor and one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1970s. Cecilia will give personal insights into her father, Gregory Peck, and his commitment to the film and the world of cinema. Gregory Peck was one of my favorite actors.