George Peppard Overview:

Legendary actor, George Peppard, was born George William Peppard Jr. on Oct 1, 1928 in Detroit, MI. Peppard died at the age of 65 on May 8, 1994 in Los Angeles, CA .

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Fair-haired, blue-eyes, hard-headed American actor who looked to be a real find in the early sixties but proved disappointing in the leading roles of several big films (perhaps the wrong kind?) and was shunted into routine action thrillers and westerns. Found belated popularity as leader of TV's The A-Team. Married (divorced, remarried, and divorced) to Elizabeth Ashley from 1966 to 1972. He married his fifth wife in 1992. Died from pneumonia.

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Peppard was never nominated for an Academy Award.

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By Rick29 on Dec 14, 2020 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Peppard in Breakfast at Tiffany's.1. George Peppard didn't get along with either of his female co-stars on the set of Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). According to Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Official 50th Anniversary Companion, he and Patricia Neal were friends when they attended the Actors Studio in... Read full article


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George Peppard Quotes:

Paul Varjak: So what? So plenty!


Holly Golightly: Did I tell you how divinely and utterly happy I am?
Paul Varjak: Yes.


Dolan: The way I look at it, a man starts choking a woman is looking to go to hell in a hurry. All I did was oblige him.


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George Peppard Facts
Made an infamous appearance on "Password Plus" (1979), expressing dissatisfaction with NBC executives watching them "as if you're some sort of crook" (1979).

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.

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

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