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Dirk Benedict

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Dirk Niewoehner[1]
Birth date March 1, 1945[1]
Birth place Helena, Montana, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actor and author[1]
Best-known roles Lieutenant Starbuck; Templeton “Face” Peck[1]
Books *Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy*; *And Then We Went Fishing*[1]

Dirk Benedict is an American actor and author, best known for playing Lieutenant Starbuck in *Battlestar Galactica* and Templeton “Face” Peck in *The A-Team* [1].

Context

Dirk Benedict was born Dirk Niewoehner on March 1, 1945, in Helena, Montana [1]. He grew up in White Sulphur Springs, Montana [2]. He attended Whitman College, where he first acted [2]. He is best known for his roles as Lieutenant Starbuck in *Battlestar Galactica* and Templeton “Face” Peck in *The A-Team* [1]. He also wrote screen and stage plays [3].

Documented claims

  • He appeared in the original *Battlestar Galactica* film and television series. [1]
  • He appeared in *The A-Team* television series. [1]
  • He wrote screen and stage plays. [3]
  • He grew up in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. [2]
  • He attended Whitman College and first acted there. [2]

Questions and answers

What is Dirk Benedict doing now?

The sources do not provide current activities. [1]

Is Dirk Benedict still married?

The sources do not provide information about his marital status. [1]

What was Dirk Benedict's diagnosis?

The sources do not mention any diagnosis. [1]

Where does Dirk Benedict live now?

The sources do not provide his current residence. [1]

Sources

  1. Dirk Benedict - Montana Kids — montanakids.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Dirk Benedict - Actor, Writer - TV Insider — tvinsider.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Dirk Benedict Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People