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Dirk Benedict Biography

Dirk Benedict is an American film, television and stage actor, philosopher, and author. He is widely known for his roles as Lieutenant Starbuck in the original Battlestar Galactica film and television series and Lieutenant Templeton “Faceman” Peck in The A-Team television series. He is the author of Confessions of a Kamikaze Cowboy and And Then We Went Fishing.

10 Quick Facts About Dirk Benedict

1. Name: Dirk Niewoehner
2. Age: 77 Years (As of 2022)
3. Birthday: 1 March
4. Zodiac Sign: Pisces
5. Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters)
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Film, Television and Stage Actor, Philosopher, and Author
8. Marital Status: Divorced
9. Salary: Under Review
10. Net worth: $1.5 Million

Dirk Benedict Age

Dirk is 77 years old as of 2022, he was born on 1 March 1945, in Helena, Montana, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 1 March every year and his birth sign is Pisces.

Dirk Benedict Height

Dirk stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).

Dirk Benedict Weight

Dirk Weighs 75 kg (165 lbs). He has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Dirk Benedict Education

Dirk attended Whitman College where he graduated in 1967.

Dirk Benedict Family

Dirk was born to his parents George Edward Niewoehner and Priscilla Mella (née Metzger) in Montana. His mother Priscilla is an accountant, while his father George is a lawyer. He grew up in White Sulphur Springs, Montana.

Dirk Benedict Wife

Dirk was previously married to Toni Hudson, an actress. The couple tied the knot in 1986, but later divorced in 1995, after 9 years of marriage. They have two sons named George and Roland Benedict. He has another son named John Talbert, from his previous relationship.

Dirk Benedict Salary

Details pertaining to Dirk’s annual earnings as well as his earnings per film are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Dirk Benedict Net Worth

Dirk has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, philosopher and author. Through his various sources of income, Benedict has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Dirk Benedict Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Dirk.

Dirk Benedict Wiki

• Full Names: Dirk Niewoehner
• Popular As: Dirk Benedict
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor, Philosopher, and Author
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Dirk Benedict Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 77 years (2022)
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Date of Birth: March 1 1945
• Place of Birth: Helena, Montana, USA
• Birthday: March 1

Dirk Benedict Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
• Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Dark Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Biceps Size: Not Available
• Chest Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available

Dirk Benedict Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): George Edward Niewoehner
• Mother: Priscilla Mella (née Metzger)
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Wife/Spouse: Toni Hudson ​(m. 1986; div. 1995)
• Dating / Boyfriend: Single
• Children: Sons (Roland Benedict, John Talbert, George Benedict) Daughter(s) (None)

Dirk Benedict Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1.5 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actor, Philosopher, and Author

Dirk Benedict Career

In 2000, Benedict wrote and directed his first screenplay, Cahoots. Benedict appeared in the 2006 German film Goldene Zeiten (“Golden Times”) in a dual role, playing an American former TV star as well as a German lookalike who impersonates him.

In 2006, he wrote an online essay criticizing the then-airing Battlestar Galactica re-imagined series and, especially, its casting of a woman as his character, Starbuck, writing that “the war against masculinity has been won” and that “a television show based on hope, spiritual faith, and family is unimagined and regurgitated as a show of despair, sexual violence, and family dysfunction”.

He appeared as a contestant on the 2007 UK series of Celebrity Big Brother. He arrived on launch night in a replica of the A-Team van, smoking a cigar and accompanied by the A-Team theme tune.

In 2010, Benedict starred in a stage production of Prescription: Murder playing Lieutenant Columbo for the Middle Ground Theatre Company in the UK. Benedict also made a cameo appearance in the 2010 film adaptation of The A-Team as Pensacola Prisoner Milt.

In 2019, Benedict took on the role of Jack Strange in the B movie Space Ninjas written and directed by Scott McQuaid. Dirk plays an eccentric T.V. host of a show called ‘Stranger Than Fiction, which is like a hybrid of the Twilight Zone and the X-Files.

The movie is a sci-fi, comedy-horror that follows a bunch of high school students trying to survive the night of a Space Ninja invasion.

Dirk Benedict Movies and TV Shows

Movies

• 1972 – Georgia, Georgia as Michael Winters
• 1973 – Sssssss as David Blake
• 1974 – W as William Caulder
• 1978 – Battlestar Galactica as Lieutenant Starbuck

• 1979 – Scavenger Hunt as Jeff Stevens
• 1980 – Ruckus as Kyle Hanson
• 1981 – Underground Aces as Pete Huffman
• 1986 – Body Slam as M. Harry Smilac

• 1991 – Blue Tornado as Alex Long
• 1992 – Shadow Force as Detective Rick Kelly
• 1994 – Demon Keeper as Alexander Harris
• 1995 – The Feminine Touch as John Mackie

• 1996 – Alaska as Jake Barnes
• 1998 – The Adventures of Young Brave as Tyler
• 2001 – Cahoots

• 2006 – Goldene Zeiten as Douglas Burnett / John Striker / Horst Müller
• 2007 – Recon 7 Down as Tom Myers
• 2009 – Inglorious Bumblers as Tom Mayers

• 2010 – The A-Team as Milt, Pensacola Prisoner
• 2019 – Space Ninjas as Jack Strange
• 2020 – Charlie’s Christmas Wish as Stanley

TV Shows

• 1972 – Hawaii Five-O as Walter Clyman
• 1974 – Chopper One as Officer Gil Foley
• 1975 – Journey from Darkness as Bill
• 1977 – Charlie’s Angels as Cadet John Barton

• 1978 – Cruise Into Terror as Simon McLane
• 1978–1979 – Battlestar Galactica as Lieutenant Starbuck
• 1980 – Galactica 1980 as Lieutenant Starbuck
• 1981 – Scruples “Spider” as Elliott

• 1982 – Family in Blue as Matt Malone
• 1983 – The Love Boat as Gary Wells
• 1983–1987 – The A-Team as Lieutenant Templeton “Faceman” Peck
• 1984 – Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense as Frank Rowlett

• 1985 – Amazing Stories as “Face”
• 1987 – Hotel as Trevor Harris
• 1989 – Murder, She Wrote as Dr. David Latimer
• 1991 – Bejewelled as Gordon

• 1992 – Baywatch as Aaron Brody
• 1993 – Official Denial as Lieutenant Colonel Dan Lerner
• 1995 – Walker, Texas Ranger as Blair
• 1996 – Abduction of Innocence as Robert Steves

• 1997 – Zork: Grand Inquisitor as Antharia Jack (voice)
• 2003 – Battlestar Galactica as Lieutenant Starbuck (voice)
• 2006 – Earthstorm as Victor Stevens

Frequently Asked Questions About Dirk Benedict

Benedict is a famous film, television and stage actor, philosopher and author who gained extensive recognition for his roles in the films Battlestar Galactica (1978–1979).

Benedict is an American national born on 1^st March 1945 in Helena, Montana.

Benedict stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters).

No, Benedict was married to Toni Hudson, an actress. The couple tied the knot in 1986, but later divorced in 1995.

Benedict has an approximate net worth of $1.5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Details about Benedict’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Because of security reasons, Dirk has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Benedict is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Benedict is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of Charlie’s Christmas Wish.

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