George Peppard
American actor famous for The A-Team
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
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United States
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An actor primarily active from the 1950s to the 1990s, contributed to film and television with various roles. Gained recognition for starring in the 1960 film 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' alongside Audrey Hepburn, portraying Paul Varjak. Later achieved fame as John 'Hannibal' Smith in the television series 'The A-Team', which aired from 1983 to 1987. Also appeared in other notable projects such as 'The Carpetbaggers' and various TV movies throughout his career.
Starred in The A-Team as Hannibal Smith
Featured in Breakfast at Tiffany's as Paul Varjak
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Born
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Died
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Born
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Died
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Born
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