Casting Peck as Joe was a simple choice. He had already received nominations for four Academy Awards prior to Roman Holiday. Hepburn was more of a wild card.

1. Roman Holiday wasn't supposed to star Hepburn and Peck Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, Roman Holiday, 1953Paramount Pictures/Courtesy of Getty Images ...

Audrey Hepburn, who became good friends with Peck after co-starring with him in 1953’s Roman Holiday, touched upon his admirable humility in 1989 at an event honoring the legendary actor.

Gregory Peck co-stars with Audrey Hepburn in the 1953 classic film “Roman Holiday.” This year marks the 70th anniversary of the movie. (Photo by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District | ...

Hepburn is an inspiration for all who enjoy her movies. Her performances were endearing, as shown by a genuine reaction to a prank by her co-star Gregory Peck while filming the 1953 rom-com Roman ...

Release year: 1953 Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) takes off for a night while in Rome.

Gregory Peck, a La Jolla native who co-founded the La Jolla Playhouse and became one of the world’s great film stars, died 20 years ago this week. His death on June 12, 2003, at the age of 87 ...

Above: Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck star in the 1953 William Wyler film "Roman Holiday." (Photo/Fathom Events) I have at least two friends who love nothing more than watching classic films.

In 1999, the American Film Institute named Peck the 12th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood Cinema. His notable films include The Keys of the Kingdom (1945), Roman Holiday (1953), and The ...