George Peppard

Date of Birth: October 1, 1928

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Date of Death: May 8, 1994

Biography

George Peppard was an American actor born on October 1, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan. He gained fame for his role as Paul Varjak in the 1961 film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” acting alongside Audrey Hepburn. Peppard developed an interest in acting during his high school years and later pursued his passion by enrolling in the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh and the Actor’s Studio in New York City. Peppard’s career spanned several decades, and he appeared in a variety of film and television roles. He starred in notable movies such as “The Carpetbaggers” (1964) and “How the West Was Won” (1962). However, he is perhaps best known for his role as Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith in the 1980s television series “The A-Team,” which cemented his status as a pop culture icon. Despite his professional success, Peppard’s personal life was marked by several marriages and battles with alcoholism. He continued to work in the industry until his passing, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances.

5 Interesting Facts about George Peppard

1. George Peppard served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing his acting career.

2. He was originally cast in the role of Blake Carrington in the television series “Dynasty” but was replaced by John Forsythe after disagreements with the producers.

3. Peppard was a licensed pilot and owned several aircraft.

4. He was known for his distinctive voice and often did his voice-over work for film and television projects.

5. Peppard struggled with alcoholism but managed to overcome it in the later years of his life.