Happy birthday! Dirk Benedict turns 80 today
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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!
Dirk Benedict career in pictures
The A-Team (1983 - 1987)
Battlestar Galactica (1978 - 1979)
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