- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLaurence Kim Peek
- Nickname
- Kimputer
- Kim Peek was born on November 11, 1951 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He died on December 19, 2009 in Murray, Utah, USA.
- Parents
- Was the inspiration for the character of the autistic Raymond Babbitt in the movie Rain Man (1988).
- He is survived by his father, Fran Peek; his mother, Jeanne Willey Peek Buchi; a brother, Brian Peek; and sister, Alison Peek all of Salt Lake City, Utah.
- [on happiness] I'm happy just to look at you.
- [on Rain Man (1988)] Barry influenced me more than any other person. He made me 'Rain Man.'
- Recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone like you want them to treat you, will help make our world a better place for everyone. Care... be your best. You don't have to be handicapped to be different. Everyone is different!
- You don't have to have a disability to be different.
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