Gregory Peck would be celebrating his 100th birthday this week. A true Hollywood legend, his integrity and talent made him famous worldwide.
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However, he almost didn't become an actor. A devout Roman Catholic, he seriously considered becoming a priest before he decided to try his luck in Tinseltown.
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Mr. Peck started out at San Diego State before transferring to Berkeley where he became enamored with acting. He later shared fond remembrances of his time in Berkeley.
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In 1986, Disney rebooted its classic television anthology series as The Disney Sunday Movie. The company considered asking Gregory Peck to host the show before settling on the company's CEO Michael Eisner.
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