Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) (see also Atticus in Court photos)
According to Michael Freedland, author of Gregory Peck, "The day Harper Lee saw
him for the first time walk out of his dressing room in his Panama hat and three-piece
white linen suit she burst into tears and called, "My God, he's got a little pot belly
just like my Daddy!" "That's no pot belly, Harper," said Greg, "that's great acting."
Gregory Peck was, in fact, so perfect in the role that Harper Lee turned down offers
in later years for television and stage versions of To Kill A Mockingbird, stating "that
film was a work of art and there isn't anyone else who could play the part."
(Source: Turner Classic Movies)
