Happy birthday! Dirk Benedict turns 80 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 1, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 80 on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025.

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Dirk Benedict is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Dirk Benedict (The A-Team, Battlestar Galactica, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Benedict, a cultural icon

Born in Helena on March 1, 1945, Dirk Benedict's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Benedict's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Dirk hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Dirk Benedict as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Dirk, you're the best!