George Peppard : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (The A-Team, Banacek)

. Peppard also served in the United States Marine Corps.

. Had cancerous tumor removed from lung. After years as a heavy smoker, he quit. [1992]

. Born at 8, 29pm-EST

. Education: Purdue, Carnegie Tech, Actors Studio

. In 1978, he conquered a serious drinking problem.

. Studied at the famed Actors' Studio, with reknown acting coach, Lee Strasberg. One of his classmates was Rip Torn

. Spent much of the latter years of his life helping alcoholics and working for various charitable organizations.

. Told the media how relieved he was shortly after "The A-Team" (1983) ended in 1986 because he likened the mega-hit show to "an out-of-control frieght train that would never stop!"

. Was originally chosen to play Blake Carrington on the TV series "Dynasty" (1981), but was fired from the role after disagreements with the show's producers.

. Graduated from Dearborn High School in Dearborn Michigan.

. Member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

. He was in the running to replace Pete Duel as Hannibal Heyes in "Alias Smith and Jones" (1971).

. Je suis devenu mon pire ennemi (à propos de sa période d'alcoolisme)