George Peppard
Biography
George Peppard was an American actor. He secured a major role in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring alongside Audrey Hepburn. He 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 also played Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, the leader of a renegade commando team, in the 1980s television series The A-Team. Peppard's acting credits include multiple roles in film and television, with a total of 71 known credits. He was born on October 1, 1928, and passed away on May 8, 1994.
Career overview
George Peppard secured a major role in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, where he starred alongside Audrey Hepburn. He later portrayed a character based on Howard Hughes in The Carpetbaggers, released in 1964. Peppard's television career included the early-1970s mystery series Banacek, where he played the title role of millionaire insurance investigator and sleuth Thomas Banacek.
In the 1980s, Peppard played the role of Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, the leader of a renegade commando team, in a television series. This character is based on a real person, although the name is fictional. The series is known for its action-packed storylines and memorable characters.
Throughout his acting career, George Peppard appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 71 known credits. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA, on October 1, 1928, and passed away on May 8, 1994, at the age of 65.
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73 titles- Discovering Audrey Hepburn (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Sad? (1996) as (archive footage)
- Audrey Hepburn: Remembered (1993) as Self
- The Tigress (1992) as Sid Slaughter
- Night of the Fox (1990) as Col. Harry Martineau / Max Vogel
- Silence Like Glass (1989) as Mr. Martin
- Clive James' Postcard from (1989) as Self
- Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders (1989) as Frank Doakey
- Man Against the Mob (1988) as Frank Doakey
- Matlock (1986) as Max Morgan
- All Star Party for Clint Eastwood (1986) as Self (uncredited)
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985)
- Hollywood '84 (1984) as Self
- The A-Team (1983) as John 'Hannibal' Smith
- Target Eagle (1982) as McFadden
- Twilight Theatre (1982)
- Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid (1981) as Jim Daley
- Race for the Yankee Zephyr (1981) as Theo Brown
- Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) as Cowboy
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Sergeant Guedo
- From Hell to Victory (1979) as Brett Rosson
- An Almost Perfect Affair (1979) as Self (uncredited)
- Torn Between Two Lovers (1979) as Paul Rasmussen
- Crisis in Mid-Air (1979) as Nick Culver
- Five Days from Home (1978) as TM Pryor
- Five Days from Home (1978) Director
- Five Days from Home (1978) Producer
- CHiPs (1977) as George Peppard (uncredited)
- Damnation Alley (1977) as Maj. Eugene Denton
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Doctors' Hospital (1975) as Dr. Jake Goodwin
- One of Our Own (1975) as Dr. Jake Goodwin
- Guilty or Innocent: The Sam Sheppard Murder Case (1975) as Dr. Samuel Sheppard
- Newman's Law (1974) as Vince Newman
- Banacek (1972) as Thomas Banacek
- The Bravos (1972) as Major John David Harkness
- The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972) as Tuxan
- One More Train to Rob (1971) as Harker Fleet
- The Executioner (1970) as John Shay
- Cannon for Cordoba (1970) as Rod
- Pendulum (1969) as Capt. Frank Matthews
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin at the Movies (1968) as Self
- P.J. (1968) as P.J. Detweiler
- House of Cards (1968) as Reno Davis
- What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968) as Pete
- Rough Night in Jericho (1967) as Dolan
- Tobruk (1967) as Captain Kurt Bergman
- The Blue Max (1966) as Lt. Bruno Stachel
- Operation Crossbow (1965) as Lt. John Curtis
- The Third Day (1965) as Steve Mallory
- The Carpetbaggers (1964) as Jonas Cord Junior
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Buddy Wren
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Judge
- The Victors (1963) as Cpl. Chase
- How the West Was Won (1962) as Zeb Rawlings
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) as Paul Varjak
- Home from the Hill (1960) as Rafe Copley
- The Subterraneans (1960) as Leo Percepied
- Startime (1959) as Pat Lawrence
- Pork Chop Hill (1959) as Cpl. Chuck Fedderson
- Little Moon of Alban (1958) as Dennis Walsh
- The Strange One (1957) as Robert Marquales
- Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) as Piney Woods
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Evan Wallace
- The Alcoa Hour (1955) as Eddie Pierce
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Studio One (1948) as Kenny Chance
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Peppard best known for?
George Peppard is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Silence Like Glass (1989), Amsterdamned (1988), The A-Team (1983), Battle Beyond the Stars (1980).
When and where was George Peppard born?
George Peppard was born on October 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. They passed away on May 8, 1994.
How many credits does George Peppard have?
George Peppard has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2015.
What is George Peppard's background in cinema and television?
George Peppard was an American actor. He secured a major role in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring alongside Audrey Hepburn. He 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 Ban...