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George Peppard - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 01, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Died | May 08, 1994 (age 65) |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also George Peppard's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Playing Paul Varjak in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961) and John 'Hannibal' Smith in 'The A-Team' (1983–1987). |
Intro
George Peppard was an American film and television actor best known for his leading roles in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and the 1980s television series 'The A-Team.'
Early Life & Background
Peppard was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of a building contractor and an opera singer. He attended Dearborn High School and later pursued higher education at Purdue University and Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), where he studied drama.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Paul Varjak opposite Audrey Hepburn in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961)
- Played the protagonist in the TV series 'Banacek' (1972–1974)
- Portrayed Lt. Col. John 'Hannibal' Smith in 'The A-Team' (1983–1987)
- Appeared in films such as 'The Carpetbaggers' (1964), 'Operation Crossbow' (1965), and 'How the West Was Won' (1962)
Trivia
- Peppard earned a pilot's license and often flew his own planes.
- He was a producer as well as an actor and produced some of his own projects.
- Peppard struggled publicly with alcoholism but overcame it later in life.
FAQs
People also ask
When was George Peppard born?
George Peppard was born the 1 October 1928.
Where is George Peppard from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 1st, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 1, 1928, Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi set a new world record in the 10,000 meters, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest distance runners.
- Day of the week: October 1st, 1928 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Four Sons directed by John Ford
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