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Laurence Kim Peek (November 11, 1951 – December 19, 2009) was an American savant. Known as a "megasavant", he had an exceptional memory, but he also experienced social difficulties, possibly resulting from a developmental disability related to congenital brain abnormalities.
Dec 11, 2012 · Kim Peek, who lent inspiration to the fictional character Raymond Babbitt — played by Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man — was a remarkable savant. A savant is an individual who — with little...
Mar 13, 2024 · Kim Peek was a savant with an extraordinary brain that lacked the connection between its hemispheres. He could read two pages at once, memorize facts, and calculate calendars. Learn how he became the model for Dustin Hoffman's character in the Oscar-winning movie.
Dec 27, 2009 · Kim Peek, Inspiration for ‘Rain Man,’ Dies at 58. By Bruce Weber. Dec. 26, 2009. In 1988, the film “Rain Man,” about an autistic savant played by Dustin Hoffman, shed a humane light on the ...
Dec 19, 2022 · Kim Peek was a savant who memorized thousands of books and facts, inspiring the Oscar-winning film "Rain Man". He lived in the Salt Lake City library, where he read, learned and charmed people with his genius and warmth.
Jun 1, 2006 · Kim Peek--the inspiration for Rain Main --possesses one of the most extraordinary memories ever recorded. Until we can explain his abilities, we cannot pretend to understand human...
Mar 17, 2013 · Kim Peek's condition, which is also known as "agenesis of the corpus callosum" is among the most common human brain malformations, occurring in at least 1 in 4000 individuals.
