Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17.
Born to George Peppard Sr., a building contractor, and his wife Vernelle Rohrer, an opera singer.
Father of Christian Peppard.
Had a cancerous tumor removed from lung, so he quit smoking after many years (1992).
Born at 8:29 pm EST.
Attended Purdue University and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
His widow Laura Taylor was a banker in West Palm Beach, Florida when they met.
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 freight 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 at Purdue University.
He was in the running to replace Pete Duel as Hannibal Heyes in "Alias Smith and Jones" (1971).
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