How old was Dirk Benedict in The A-Team?

How old was Dirk Benedict in The A-Team?

76 years (March 1, 1945)
Dirk Benedict/Age

What is Dirk Benedict’s real name?

Dirk Niewoehner
Dirk Benedict was born as Dirk Niewoehner on March 1, 1945, in the small town of Sulphur Springs, Montana. He changed his German last name to the more pronounceable “Benedict,” allegedly after eating eggs benedict at a restaurant.

Where is actor Dirk Benedict now?

He lives in Montana with his sons, Roland and George. In 1998 it emerged that Dirk Benedict also fathered another son, in a previous relationship, named John Talbert.

Why did Dirk Benedict leave Battlestar Galactica?

Benedict left acting for a few years in a lifelong desire to visit every state in the U.S. Benedict’s casting as “Starbuck” in Battlestar Galactica made him nationally famous. He made an appearance on the final episode of Galactica 1980, entitled “The Return of Starbuck”.

Does Dirk Benedict have children?

Roland Benedict
John TalbertGeorge Benedict
Dirk Benedict/Children

Did the A-Team cast get along?

According to the remaining cast members, Mr. T and George Peppard did not get along. Three cast members have prior US military experience: George Peppard served in the Marines, Eddie Velez served in the Air Force, and Mr. T was an MP in the Army.

Did Dirk Benedict leave The A-Team?

After playing Face in the 2-hour pilot film for The A-Team, he was replaced by Dirk Benedict, because the producers felt he looked too young to be a Vietnam War Vet, though series creators Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell had wanted Benedict from the start, but were overridden by the network executives.

Why did Tim Dunigan leave The A-Team?

Tim Dunigan was replaced by Dirk Benedict because producers felt he looked too young to be believable as a Vietnam War veteran, but it is also rumored that he was too tall next to his fellow A-Team cast members.

Did Dirk Benedict leave the A-team?

What happened to Starbuck in original Battlestar Galactica?

In this episode (which is Dirk Benedict’s personal favorite out of every Galactica episode he appeared in), Starbuck is shot down by Cylon raiders and crashes on a remote planet. Due to licensing issues, his likeness isn’t based on Dirk Benedict.

Did The A-Team cast get along?

Why was Tim Dunigan replaced on The A-Team?

How old was Dirk Benedict when he started acting?

Dirk Benedict was born in Montana on March 1st, 1945. He was raised in the country, far away from anything connected with movies or acting. He gathered his first experiences in acting (on a dare) in a college production of “Showboat” where he got the main part. His father, a lawyer, died when Dirk was 18, which was hard for him to take.

Where was Dirk Benedict born and raised in Montana?

Dirk Benedict was born in Montana on March 1st, 1945. He was raised in the country, far away from anything connected with movies or acting.

Who is Dirk Benedict of Lucca Comics and games?

Dirk Benedict at the 2011 Lucca Comics and Games. Dirk Benedict (born Dirk Niewoehner on March 1, 1945) is an American movie, television and stage actor and author.

Who is Dirk Benedict from Battlestar Galactica married to?

When he got his part as “Starbuck” in Battlestar Galactica (1978), the doctors stated that he was in good health. Dirk’s main successes were “Battlestar Galactica” and The A-Team (1983) in which he played “Templeton – The Face – Peck”. He was formerly married to actress Toni Hudson and has two sons (George and Roland).