Veronique Peck Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Veronique Peck (née Passani; c. 1932 – August 17, 2012) was a French-American arts patron, philanthropist and journalist. She was married to actor, political activist and philanthropist Gregory Peck until his death in 2003.Born in Paris, France, Passani's mother was an artist and writer, while her father was an architect. She began her career as a journalist for France Soir, a French daily newspaper. She met Gregory Peck while conducting an interview for France Soir in 1953. The couple married on December 31, 1955, shortly after Peck's divorce from his first wife, Greta Kukkonen. Veronique Peck became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1976.Veronique Peck became a well-known philanthropist in Greater Los Angeles. She and her husband raised approximately $50 million for the American Cancer Society during the 1960s. The Los Angeles Times named her "Woman of the Year" in 1967. Peck also co-founded the Inner City Cultural Center, a theater group composed of members from different ethnic backgrounds, and the Los Angeles Music Center.Gregory Peck died in 2003 and his widow took control of the Gregory Peck Reading Series soon after her husband's death. The series raises money on behalf of the Los Angeles Public Library through the collaboration of celebrities, including Sharon Stone and Quincy Jones. Veronique Peck had become friends with author Harper Lee while her husband was filming To Kill a Mockingbird. In 2005, Peck convinced the normally reclusive Lee to accept the Los Angeles Public Library Literary Award in person. Peck and her family attended a private White House screening of To Kill a Mockingbird in 2012 with President Barack Obama .
Net Worth
$400,000
Date Of Birth
February 5, 1932
Died
2012-01-01
Place Of Birth
Paris, France
Profession
Miscellaneous Crew
Spouse
Gregory Peck
Nicknames
Veronique Peck, Peck, Veronique
Star Sign
Aquarius
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
American Masters
1999
TV Series documentary archive source - 1 episode
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
American Masters
1999
TV Series documentary
Herself
The Film Society of Lincoln Center Annual Gala Tribute to Gregory Peck
1992
TV Movie
Herself
Gala Opening of the American Ballet Theater
1984
TV Movie
Herself
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to William Wyler
1976
TV Special documentary
Herself (uncredited)
The American National Theater of Arts Academy Honors Laurence Olivier
1970
TV Movie
Herself
The Ed Sullivan Show
1956-1958
TV Series
Herself
Known for movies
Gala Opening of the American Ballet Theater (1984) as Herself
The American National Theater of Arts Academy Honors Laurence Olivier (1970) as Herself
The Film Society of Lincoln Center Annual Gala Tribute to Gregory Peck (1992) as Herself
