Gregory Peck

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Characters played by Gregory Peck

Joe Bradley — Roman Holiday (1953)

An American reporter who discovers that the woman staying in his apartment is Princess Ann. He initially plans to obtain an exclusive story, but gradually falls in love with her and chooses not to publish the story himself.

Robert Thorn — The Omen (1976)

US Ambassador to Italy who unknowingly adopts the Antichrist to save his grieving wife.

Jim Douglass — The Bravados (1958)

Protagonist and rancher driven by vengeance to hunt four outlaws he believes murdered his wife. He joins a posse, kills three of them, and later discovers the real killer was his neighbor John Butler. Overcome with regret for his mistaken killings, he seeks forgiveness and reconciles with Josefa.

Capt. Keith Mallory — The Guns of Navarone (1961)

British commando leader and ex-spy, central figure in both Navarone missions

Atticus Finch — To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Widowed middle-aged lawyer and father to Scout and Jem. Appointed to defend Tom Robinson, he stands outside the jail to protect him from a lynch mob, presents a strong defense in court highlighting the defendant's left-arm disability, and urges the jury to rise above racial prejudice. Later, he sits vigil by Jem's bed after the attack.

Lee Heller — Cape Fear (1991)

An attorney representing Max Cady who petitions the ABA Ethics Committee for Sam Bowden's disbarment, triggering a two-day emergency meeting in Raleigh over Bowden's threat against Cady.

Dr. Josef Mengele — The Boys from Brazil (1978)

Dr. Josef Mengele is an infamous Auschwitz doctor and the architect of a secret cloning project. He directs the murders of adoptive fathers, arranges childhoods meant to imitate a historical model, and kills Henry Wheelock. After confronting the boy he helped create, Mengele is killed by the family's dogs.

James "Stretch" Dawson — Yellow Sky (1948)

Leader of a bank-robbing gang fleeing soldiers into Death Valley. He leads the outlaws to Yellow Sky, clashes with Dude over gang leadership, and attempts to court Mike. After the gang mutinies against him, he survives a shootout, eliminates the traitors, and ultimately returns the stolen bank money before riding off with Mike and her grandfather.

Marshal MacKenna — Mackenna's Gold (1969)

A US Marshal who memorizes a map to the hidden 'Lost Adams' gold after killing an Apache shaman. He is forced to guide a gang of treasure hunters but serves as the moral center and protector of Inga.

Sam Bowden — Cape Fear (1962)

An attorney whose past testimony sent Max Cady to prison. He becomes the target of Cady's stalking and threats, leading him to hire investigators and thugs, relocate his family, and ultimately engage in a fatal struggle on the riverbank where he shoots Cady.

Captain Ahab — Moby Dick (1956)

Captain of the whaling ship Pequod, haunted by a vengeful obsession to hunt Moby Dick, the white whale that severed his left leg. He drives the crew on a dangerous, single-minded pursuit, ignoring safety and pleas from his officers. Ultimately, he is killed by the whale after becoming entangled in harpoon lines.

John Ballantine — Spellbound (1945)

An amnesiac impostor who assumes the identity of Dr. Anthony Edwardes. He suffers from a guilt complex and a phobia of parallel lines. With Petersen's help, he recovers his past, learns he accidentally killed his brother as a child, and is later proven innocent of the murder.

Career Overview

Gregory Peck has 136 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Omen with 1 titles. Signature works include The Omen, Roman Holiday, The Bravados. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
136
Birth Date
1916-04-05
Birth Place
La Jolla, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q108366), public domain (CC0).