His character , Tom Robinson , was defended by Peck 's Atticus Finch in 1962 's To Kill a Mockingbird .
Peters delivered the eulogy at Gregory Peck 's funeral in 2003 .
Peters ' character , Tom Robinson , was defended Gregory Peck Peck 's Atticus Finch in 1962 's To Kill a Mockingbird .
Peters delivered the eulogy at Gregory Peck 's funeral in 2003 .