Grandson of Gregory Peck and Greta Kukkonen .In high school he played varsity lacrosse and football, and was on the varsity track team.He studied classical cello for six years.He is the son of artist Francine Matarazzo and Stephen Peck , Community Development Director for U.S.VETS. His sister, Marisa Matarazzo , is a writer.He received the best actor award at the 2009 Sonoma International Film Festival for his role as "Sailor" in the film "Adopt a Sailor.".He attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts from 2004 - 2008 and studied theater in the Experimental Theater Wing (ETW) program there.Nephew of Carey Paul Peck , Stephen Peck , Jonathan Peck , and Cecilia Peck .Stepgrandson of Veronique Passani .