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  1. Kim Peek
    Kim PeekAmerican savant
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    Kim Peek - Wikipedia

    • In 1984, screenwriter Barry Morrow met Peek in Arlington, Texas; the result of the meeting was the 1988 Academy Award-winning film Rain Man. The character of Raymond Babbitt, although inspired by Peek, was depicted as being an individual with autism. Dustin Hoffman, who portrayed Babbitt in the film, met Peek and other individuals that displayed savant … See more

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    Laurence Kim Peek (November 11, 1951 – December 19, 2009) was an American savant. Known as a … See more

    Early life

    Laurence Kim Peek was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, with macrocephaly, damage to the cerebellum, and agenesis of the corpus callosum, a condition in which the nerves that connect the two hemispheres of the brain is mis… See more

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    BornLaurence Kim Peek · November 11, 1951 · Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
    DiedDecember 19, 2009 (aged 58) · Murray, Utah, U.S.
    Parent(s)Fran Peek, Leyson
    Known forMegasavant
    Scientific investigation

    In 2004, scientists at the Center for Bioinformatics Space Life Sciences at the NASA Ames Research Center examined Peek with a series of tests including computed tomography (CT scan) and magnetic r… See more

    Appearances

    • The Boy with the Incredible Brain, a BBC documentary
    • Brainman, a Discovery Channel documentary
    • Inside the Rain Man, a Discovery Channel documentary… See more

    Death

    Peek died of a heart attack at his home on December 19, 2009, aged 58. See more

    Tributes

    Barry Morrow put his own Oscar statuette on permanent loan to Salt Lake City in memory of Kim Peek and put forward the money for the Peek Award, which "pays tribute to artists, media makers, and film subjects w… See more

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  2. Kim Peek
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    In the film Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman plays an autistic savant with an incredible ability to remember details, count hundreds of spilled toothpicks at a glance, and perform other astounding mental feats. But though Hoffman’s character has abilities that defy belief, he’s based on an actual person: Kim Peek, the “real” Rain Man.

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    You may have seen the movie ‘Rain Man’, but you may not know the character, Raymond Babbit, was inspired by a real person named Kim Peek. Kim had a rare condition called savant syndrome, which gave him amazing talents including a phenomenal memory.

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    aruma.com.au
    The movie was inspired by the real Rain Man Kim Peek, who sadly passed away in 2011.

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    Is 'Rain Man' based on a true story?
    No, ‘Rain Man’ is not based on a true story. However, Raymond’s character is inspired by several real-life people, primarily Kim Peek. The screenwriter, Barry Morrow, created the fictional Raymond Babbitt after meeting Kim because he was floored by his superior memory skills. Born in 1951, Kim became famous after the release of the film.

    Is Rain Man a True Story? Is the Movie Based on Real Life?

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    Was Kim Peek a real 'Rain Man'?
    Kim Peek — the real ‘Rain Man’ — was both mystery and marvel. We neglect his legacy at our own risk Editor’s note: This story was originally published Jan. 18, 2022. Kim Peek died on Dec. 19, 2009. Sitting in front of a crowd inside the esteemed Oxford Union building, Kim Peek fielded questions. “When did the German U-Boat sink the Lusitania?”

    ‘Megasavant’ Kim Peek — the real ‘Rain Man’ — loved the Salt Lake

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    Did you know 'Rain Man' was inspired by Kim Peek?
    You may have seen the movie Rain Man, but did you know it was inspired by Kim Peek - a man with an amazing memory. You may have seen the movie ‘Rain Man’, but you may not know the character, Raymond Babbit, was inspired by a real person named Kim Peek.

    Get to know the real Rain Man: Kim Peek | Aruma

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    Who wrote the script for the movie 'Rain Man'?
    The script for 'Rain Man' was written based on the encounter with Kim Peek. Dustin Hoffman, the actor who portrayed the character, also met Kim and publicly thanked him for his contribution when he won the Oscar for his performance in this film.

    Kim Peek: The Case that Inspired the Story of Rain Man

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  4. All That's Interesting
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    Kim Peek, The Real-Life 'Megasavant' Who Inspired 'Rain Man'

     
  5. Psychology Today
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    Kim Peek, the Real Rain Man - Psychology Today

  6. Grunge
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    The Real Story Behind Rain Man - Grunge

  7. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/27/us/27peek.html

    Kim Peek, Inspiration for ‘Rain Man,’ Dies at 58

  9. Deseret News
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    ‘Megasavant’ Kim Peek — the real ‘Rain Man’ — …

    WEBDec 19, 2022 · Kim Peek — better known to some as the inspiration for the Oscar-winning, 1988 Dustin Hoffman film “Rain Man” — was both mystery and marvel. He could tell you the zip code for any city in the United States.

  10. Looper
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    Was Rain Man Based On A Real-Life Person? - Looper

  11. NPR
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    Kim Peek, The Real 'Rain Man,' Has Died : The Two-Way - NPR

  12. Aruma
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    Get to know the real Rain Man: Kim Peek - Aruma

  13. NPR
    https://www.npr.org/2009/12/22/121774906/man-who...

    Man Who Inspired 'Rain Man' Dies At 58 - NPR

  14. Looper
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    The Untold Truth Of Rain Man - Looper

    WEBJan 23, 2023 · Believe it or not, the script for Rain Man – and especially the character Ray — was inspired by multiple real people. The plot point that sees Charlie kidnap Ray from the institution and...

  15. Yahoo
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    The emotional and hilarious story behind when the real Rain Man …

  16. YouTube
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    The Real Rain Man - Documentary - YouTube

  17. The Cinemaholic
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    Is Rain Man a True Story? Is the Movie Based on Real Life?

  18. Exploring your mind
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    Kim Peek: The Case that Inspired the Story of Rain Man

  19. Psychology Today
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    Kim Peek, the Real Rain Man - Psychology Today

  20. Psychology Today
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    The Brain Of The Real Rain Man - Psychology Today

  21. YouTube
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    Kim Peek - The Real Rain Man [Full Film] - YouTube

  22. Top Documentary Films
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    Kim Peek: The Real Rain Man - Top Documentary Films

  23. Amazon
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    The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek - amazon.com

  24. Wikipedia
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    Rain Man - Wikipedia

  25. Goodreads
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    The Real Rain Man: Kim Peek by Fran Peek - Goodreads

  26. Medium
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    35 Years After Rain Man: Our Understanding of Autism

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