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George Peppard: Biography, Facts and Career

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George Peppard
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George Peppard (October 1, 1928 – May 8, 1994) was an American actor. He secured a major role as struggling writer Paul Varjak when he starred alongside Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and later portrayed a character based on Howard Hughes in The Carpetbaggers (1964). On television, he played the title role of millionaire insurance investigator and sleuth Thomas Banacek in the early-1970s mystery series Banacek. He played Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, the cigar-smoking leader of a renegade commando squad in the 1980s action television series The A-Team.

Quick facts about George Peppard

  • Full name: George Peppard
  • Born: 1928-10-01
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q36980

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Who is George Peppard?

George Peppard (October 1, 1928 – May 8, 1994) was an American actor.

What nationality is George Peppard?

George Peppard is United States.

When was George Peppard born?

George Peppard was born on 1928-10-01.

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