George Peppard
Versatile American actor known for roles in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'The A-Team'.
Chronology: 1928-10-01 – 1994-05-08
Origins & Early Life
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.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
He played Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, the cigar-smoking leader of a renegade commando squad in the 1980s action television series The A-Team.
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia