The Sad Reason You Don’t See Dirk Benedict Anymore

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▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Dirk Benedict's Real Name
02:17 - Dirk Benedict's Tragic Diagnosis
04:00 - Dirk Benedict Bounces Back
05:38 - Why You Don't See Dirk Benedict Anymore
08:00 - Outro
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Do you ever wonder what happened to Dirk Benedict? The popular star of such fan favorites as Battlestar Gallactica, Charlie's Angels, The A Team, and Sssssss seems to have disappeared from the limelight.
For Dirk, things took a turn for the worse in 1974, when at only 29, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Benedict rejected traditional treatments, choosing instead to fight cancer by moving to a secluded cottage and adopting a macrobiotic diet, consisting only of white-meat fish, whole grains, and certain vegetables. It affected his appearance drastically. When he went to visit his mother and sister during this time, both of them were scared for him because of his appearance. Dirk's efforts, however, proved successful, and after several years fighting his illness, he finally put weight back on, and he was ready to get back out there. He got a clean bill of health from his doctor, Dr. Block, and he was told he didn't have the tumor anymore.
So was it cancer that derailed his career? Possibly. There is also some speculation his career went downhill because Hollywood can't stand an original thinker. Dirk felt like Hollywood ostracized him because of his different way of thinking. Dirk even said, "To be creative is a risk, with the possibility of failure. This makes Hollywood nervous." Dirk commented that anytime he would talk about things like character, story, and originality, people wanted to throw him out of the room. Dirk even confesses that while he wanted to act, he didn't necessarily want to be a movie star.
The real reason though, might have something to do with fatherhood. As The A-Team was winding down, in 1986, Dirk Benedict met and married Toni Hudson. They had two sons together: George and Roland. Dirk is an outstanding and caring father. He describes himself as "Mr. Mom." By the time his sons were in their teens, Dirk was basically raising them as a single father following Toni and his divorce in 1995.
So while Dirk's career might not be as thriving as it once was, it might be for a few very good reasons including his health, his disdain for Hollywood's lack of originality, and his dedication to being a father.
The Sad Reason You Don’t See Dirk Benedict Anymore

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[@RVREVO]

Dirk made a cameo in The A-Team Movie

[@kln58cub]

True factual items, meaning do a better job researching. Stop with the stupid inaccurate headlines.

[@ShoesDenver]

How can you call this a sad story. A man who gave up tinsel town for real relationship with his boys, his health and integrity. This is a happy story of love.

[@DH-ve5bl]

Being a good father is more important than being a Hollywood star. Good luck, Dirk and sons.

[@thelovertunisia]

Oh absoslutely. I let go some good jobs to be close to my parents as well as to be more with my wife and childre. After all, we live for them.

[@johnliberty3647]

Amen

[@DouglasLippi]

Yeah until one of them kills you in your sleep. 🤣

[@THEBUFUMAN.]

yes

[@user-Ou8onetwo.]

He wouldn't see your comment.

[@rehabdrive5469]

My brother and I were able to meet Dirk at a Crypticon in 2017. Being big fans of The A-Team, we were pretty excited! And let me tell ya, Dirk Benedict did not disappoint! Very friendly, accommodating and professional... telling us stories, cracking jokes and even asking us about our lives. It made me feel bad for eventually having to leave his booth, because he seemed to enjoy speaking with us as much as we enjoyed speaking with him. But, there was a line of other fans waiting to meet him, so we moved on. Lol. We did have a few other interactions with him throughout the rest of the weekend though. Fun guy! Meeting and speaking with him was a major highlight of our weekend at Crypticon that year!! 🤘

[@danyelleterry2138]

I grew up watching him on the A-Team! Loved that show. Loved all the characters. I'm glad knowing he's doing well and LOVES being a father! Thumbs up to Dirk.

[@alexanderjones9490]

What I like about him is the A-Team

[@katie-didellis2437]

I was a teenager and really enjoyed both characters. I was shy and felt embarrassed that I found him very sexy, so I just never spoke of the fascination. I'm glad he has his priorities straight. Few men, much less actors, do.

[@interwebtubes]

Awesome 👏

[@DeclanOReilly]

Loved that A-team episode where the boys go to universal theme park and a cylon walking by gives face the side eye

[@davidgillies5342]

Same here.

[@bleeneo101]

This guy was as cool as they came and didn't get any cooler than him. Faceman was everyone's main dude. Love Dirk and is forever the man.

[@comicbookshopofdoom8160]

He was the Brad Pitt of his day. He always had great presence in all his work.

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

He's better than Pitt.

[@douglaslarue4264]

Yes, definitely. But I always thought very underrated.

[@thesaintst1851]

Brad Pitt of his day is a bit of a stretch…

[@comicbookshopofdoom8160]

@@thesaintst1851 So is you as a intellectual.

[@mikesmith5600]

I remember him in the Original battle star galactica..I watched that show when I was a kid in the 1970's.. Then the Original A-team..in the 1980's..

[@tailtap2222]

Met Dirk back in the 70's as he was the lead in Kenley Players production of Lil Abner. My mother was an actress and worked that summer stock show. Touring the rust belt of America mainly in the Ohio area. I was 5 or 6 and remembered him always being very kind, funny, and always smiling. Just a guy in theater play really. He sang real well too. Fast forward a couple of years to the Battlestar days his popularity grew to movie star status. Even then when we met again, he was being pulled in so many different directions by fans, he remembered my sister and I and made time to talk with us privately and ask how we doing. I know he wouldn't remember this, but it made an impression early on for me that celebrities/movie stars are just people. I'll never forget the few interactions we had and still brings good thoughts to me whenever I think about them.

[@maureenosullivan958]

Loved the relationship between Dirk's Starbuck and Richard Hatch's Apollo. The best thing in the awful Galatica 80 was the episode where he guest strred and ended up marooned on a desert planet with a Cylon for company.

[@scottweinert5396]

That was indeed the only good episode of Galactica 1980. I asked Robbie Rist, the kid that played the child genius, what he thought of that show a few years ago and he said it was “Cringeworthy!”

[@jasonedwards8910]

Yea , I loved that show as a kid , Battle Star Galactica was the shit in 1977-78 -80 miss old school tv

[@rogierius]

Loved the show,but can only remember that episode. It was the best episode.

[@samanthablackman3933]

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[@rcelestefelix9299]

This man has looks and brains, and integrity, too. Yep, he is too good for shallow tinsel town!

[@MegaBadgeman]

No wonder Hollywood didn't like him.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Learning of Dirk’s ethics and choices in life made him even more appealing to me. I had a massive crush on his looks growing up, now I fancy his brains too.

[@michaeltutty1540]

This was very interesting indeed. He was my favourite actor in both Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team. It is great to see a positive story about an actor who has his priorities right.

[@JTrsqdiver]

I grew up watching him on Battlestar Galactica & Starbuck was my favorite character. He was great on The A-Team, but for me … he will always be THE Starbuck. The fact that he put his kids first, just makes me respect him all that much more … and just further proves that he is a Man of Honor & Integrity. Traits that seem to be quickly fleeting in this day & age.

[@mynx369]

I loved watching him on BattleStar Galactica and on the A-Team. I’d forgotten that it was him in the lead role in the movie where he was transformed into a snake...a cobra I believe. He was good in everything he was in. It’s good to hear he’s doing well and enjoying time with his family!!

[@martinjaramillo2429]

Wow that seems a thousand years ago, I saw that movie on television and it was scary for a kid. It was called Sssssss

[@mynx369]

@@martinjaramillo2429 thank you! I couldn’t remember it’s name. Yes it was scary! I too saw it a thousand years ago as a kid! It was a good movie though.

[@martinjaramillo2429]

@@mynx369 yeah good memories, I had at least two nightmares from that film that I can surely laugh about now haha

[@boogoodie]

OMG. When I was a very young girl I loved battle star gallactica. I was deeply in love with the handsome Dirk. I’ve often thought about it over the years and when they wrote the remake, I didn’t even bother watching it, because I wanted to remember the show as it was and my school girl crush on Dirk. I wish him nothing but happiness and joy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@adiamondintheroughcleaning8824]

I was exactly the same way! Love him in Battlestar Galactica and ATeam. Hated the idea of a woman playing Starbuck's role! Made no sense!!

[@jasonedwards8910]

Yea I think the new one sux ,. Star bucks is for a guy they should have called her star doe ,. lol. Makes better sense .......

[@serendipityculture1679]

@@jasonedwards8910 YRH?

[@juniordawkins4193]

He's the original & best Starbuck & the loveable Templeton "The Face" peck. Brilliant actor & a round nice guy.

[@mikeshaffer4912]

I watched Battlestar Galactica and The A Team constantly as a kid growing up, he was a great actor. He's also a really nice guy in person. I got to meet him at a small convention in my hometown in 1999 and talked to him for a really long time that day. He's a really down to earth, pleasant guy. Enjoys just chilling and talking with his fans. Best wishes Mr. Benedict, if you're out there and read this.

[@joannechace3359]

What a blast from the past ...absolutely loved this guy growing up 🥰

[@FactsVerse]

Definitely a handsome guy, what was your favorite Dirk role?

[@Kiteflyer-pi2sg]

I Loved his starbuck character in battlestar galactica in my mind he perpetuated the show with his good hearted and confident portrayal of what seemed to be the main character in the show

[@noelht1]

I bumped into him in my local newspaper shop in Blackpool. He was doing the rounds with his detective play. He was just chewing the fat with the shop keeper. Shop keeper, who was a friend of mine, was like hey Noel, have you met Dirk? I could barely speak with astonishment. Last person on earth I expected to meet on a Sunday morning.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Big fan of Dirk growing up. Such charima, charm and confidence, plus a lady's man. Fun to watch him act.

[@mrdeeds72]

Got to give credit to man who like his two best known characters, lives life on his own terms come what may.

[@suzanneoshannessy7666]

Gorgeous man with kind heart Great father

[@katiabiavatti5544]

Love him even more than I used to when I was a kid, watching Battlestar Galactica... What a nice, wholesome, wonderfull person he seems to be! I'm amazed to know he had cancer (and also by his choice of treatment), that he was on Broadway and, most of all, that he is such a caring father!

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@jayaom4946]

I am a huge Dirk Benedict fan! I own both of his books and I love them. He really opens up and it's great to find a celebrity who thinks for himself and doesn't value being famous over his real life. I actually read the first one before seeing him on TV. I asked my husband to read Dirk's books and he told me how important the A Team was! I didn't know! Now we love watching reruns with our 3 sons.

[@indigowolf556]

I didn't watch Battlestar Galactica too much because I just wasn't into the space shows but I did love love the a-team. It was fun I love the banter I love how the characters were there for each other it was just a really great and fun show to watch. And I agree with Derek Hollywood does need to be original. Especially these days. But I'm glad that he puts family first because that's what really matters. And I say good for you Dirk! You still got those good looks. ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍

[@SilverSurfer5150]

Yes, indeed! Always loved his work and also the way he lives, his disdain for Hollywood, his family first ideal, too. Big respect!

[@angelaholmes8888]

Loved him on the a team I had know idea that he battled cancer but I'm glad that he decided he would rather be a good father to his sons than be a big movie star those are years you can't get back I respect him for that

[@douglaslarue4264]

Both of his books are excellent, but very deep emotionally. Worth reading if you want to understand more. Another very personal account from a TV Actor about overcoming health issues is by Keven Sorbo and his Wife Sam. I can't recall the title. I have a lot of respect for both of these actors after reading their books. And a lot of respect for Keven Sorbo's Wife, Smantha for not bailing in him like Dirk Benedick's wife supposedly did (It's in the book). In both cases there is much more to Mr. Pretty Boy than the Face. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[@staffy73]

I always loved his reaction to the cylon on the A Team opening credits!😅

[@tomahawk1556]

Life is Full of Surprises >>> Many thought Dirk Benedict is the Playboy type , in reality , Dirk is a Health Nut & a Responsible Father! We are so proud of you Dirk Benedict! Stay Safe & Stay Healthy! 🌷🌿🌍💖

[@rickclark831]

Battlestar Galactica and the A Team, I loved them both. Dirk Benedict is a great actor.

[@dextec49]

He is the coolest actor on tv 📺. Hollywood wish he had more faith in the process of being a actor, walking a straight line, but he’s a free spirited man that scared Hollywood due to his views, ideas of being a actor and not be typecast. Glad he well, loves his family, takes care of himself in a healthy way and he is in a good place in his life and he is at peace. He reminds me of Dean Martin in his famous roles of being a ladies man. Good video!

[@iBOT-R3]

I loved Dirk as Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica and Faceman was my favourite character on the A Team. Always wanted to be those characters when roll playing with the toys and the other kids. Lol I am glad to see he is doing well and living life by his terms. Thanks for being apart of my Childhood fond memories Dirk.

[@kagemaru259]

A big part of my childhood. Dirk is always going to be The Faceman to me.

[@FactsVerse]

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Dirk. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@LeroyKong]

Dirk is a great actor. He will forever be remembered as Face from The A-Team and Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica. Great Video.

[@avejoe]

Dirk was Face Man from The A-Team. The A-Team was my show to watch! He was a great actor!

[@howardbuckner4468]

Dirk Benedict on the A - TEAM AND A SNAKE MOVIE WITH STROTHER MARTIN call Ssssss

[@evegreenification]

He was my favorite A-team member, and my first Hollywood crush. Wishing Dirk the best!

[@cherub112361]

Dirk has the right idea. Family is forever, and you don't want to miss out on any moments making memories. God Bless you Dirk!

[@cynthiaraaum7546]

Omg I fell in love with him the moment I first saw him on Battlestar Galatica. Even at 60, I would still love to see him.

[@MissDickens]

This has to be one of my favorite rabbit holes I went down! I was looking up info about The A-Team because someone unknowingly quoted, "I love it when a plan comes together." 😂 Dirk Benedict was my childhood crush from Battlestar Galactica to The A-Team. When other middle school kids were going on about Leif Garrett or Scott Baio, I only had eyes for Dirk! I didn't think I would still be crushing on him at 55, but hearing how he's lived his life post acting, I think he is so admirable! He has some really great priorities, and any guy who loves his kids, raises them well, and loves to cook is A+ in my opinion!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Sounds like a good human being that really made not only the right decision but difficult ones too. If you read this Dirk, you will always make me smile!❤

[@kathy5828]

I loved watching him as Starbuck and Face. I do remember seeing the Movie where he got turned into the snake cool movie, but I can't remember the name of it to many years ago. But I am so glad the cancer is gone. I'm proud of him to know what is important (FAMILY). Live you Dirk.

[@sherryjohnston779]

I loved him in both TV roles. Currently being watch The A Team on the ROKU channel. Also recently binge watched the original Battlestar Galactica on TUBI. stopped when he was replaced. His roles leave me smiling. As for him putting some things on hold to be with his boys, I think even more highly of him. Children are part of your heart. At least for me that is true. I would give my life for them. I have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. I am getting on in years. Seventy years to be exact. Think about my kids and grandkids all the time.

[@venom999333]

Starbuck was my hero when I was 6. Loved him as Face on The A-Team. Glad he is still doing well.

[@richardgodlove9662]

As a man who set aside his lie to raise to boys (both under 2) to be a full time parent, I have nothing but respect for his decision. Back then I was told i would regret my choice and yes, there are now priced I pay, but regrets, none.

[@bjh7924]

He will always be 'Face' to me 😊 Glad he's happy 💯

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@expatxile]

He is a very, very rare thing today, a celebrity with integritity and morals. There are no more like him anymore.

[@robertm8250]

I was on a flight from Dallas Texas to Kalispell Montana and so was he. He was sitting in first class and I passed by him and looked him in the eyes and he looked back at me. I didn't know it was him at first but later a beautiful flight attendant asked him for his autograph. There was a squad of cheerleaders on the flight too but none of them approached him.

[@brenthaymon280]

Good video. Glad to hear that Dirk is doing well. I still love watching reruns of the A-Team.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@hollydressler2845]

I learned a lot of things about dirk Benedict I never knew. My favorite role of his was on the a team. I really respect him the most for his role as a father. We need a few more like him.

[@boovoudoun2661]

I really wasn't a big Dirk Benedict fan growing up. I was born in '69 so I remember him well as Starbuck and Face but it wasn't until 93/94 when I read a book called "The Macrobiotic Way" by Michio Kushi in which Dirk wrote a 3 or 4 page insert about how he cured himself of cancer that I became a fan and started calling him one of my favorite actors.

[@lindagrossmeyer1039]

I recently watched Battlestar Galactica for the first time; many years late, but better than never. I was impressed with Dirk Benedict's acting and found myself liking him the more I watched. I researched him as an actor after that, looking for more performances by him. This took me to A-team. Once again, he entertained me enormously. I enjoyed both shows. A-team has more seasons, so I am hooked on that quite a bit. It is entertaining, funny, clever in many instances, and just fun. I do tend to watch the show over and over which then changes the dynamic a bit. What I mean is, some aspects can become annoying (or people - Mr. T's role), but all in all, I like it. I really like Dirk Benedict's acting!

[@qkitselectronics5415]

Great video, Thanks for entertaining us all those years ago. What a great presence he had in Battlestar and other shows!

[@MrAndroidData]

I always wondered why we don’t see him in film/tv shows, great character in bsg and a team, thank you dirk for your time in tv/films, family life is paramount as always it should be

[@frankbingham53]

Love this video I am a Dirk Benedict fan and my favourite of his parts is Starbuck on Battlestar Galactica.

[@sassykaren7587]

Hello again Facts Verse 👋 I always watched Battlestar Galactica and he was my favorite on the tv show. Oh wow I never knew that he battled cancer and am glad that he beat it. I wonder if there’s any way that I could watch reruns of this show. I’m really glad that his health and family came first in his life. Thank you for another great video Tim and I hope you and your subscribers have a wonderful day 🌤

[@joetengler9251]

The entire series is on tubi

[@sassykaren7587]

@@joetengler9251 awesome!! Thank you so much for letting me know that. 👍

[@muffassa6739]

It's good to see how he's doing. I always enjoyed watching him.

[@Stephenrsm7600]

I Loved Dirk as Starbuck and also as Faceman!!!

[@michelleg.9440]

I met him in Long Beach, Ca. I was so starstruck lol. He was very nice!:)

[@loublackvideo]

Battlestar and A-Team, I wasn't aware of the rest of his work, but loved his on-screen persona.

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Loved Dirk on the A team, hard to believe he wasn't in the polite episode.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@dgsarrissarris4768]

I am impressed by his life off the screen far more than on. His devotion to his children makes me respect him, his dedication to dietary change for healing is amazing and highly educational. Dirk just earned and deserves all my respect and admiration. I wish I could reach his level of self control and gifting to those loved in my life. Amazing great job in life with the highest marks available are his reward.....God bless him and his family....

[@alessandromorraco7420]

I grew up watching him on TV! Awesome actor and incredible presence!

[@debradorfman7940]

I didn't watch most of Dirk's shows, but I am a big fan of the man. He's concentrating on what is most important in life. THAT is what his sons will remember. THAT is a true legacy; I wish him a long life and happiness.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@LEEMAN-X]

Great vid man. I'm an A Team fan for life and I loved The Face Man, awesome character, I never knew about his real life back story so this was awesome. Glad he's still doing his thing and congrats to him for overcoming cancer, very inspirational 👍👍

[@Chordonblue]

Loved him in BG. He was the 'Han Solo' of the show, a smart-ass bad boy risk-taker who, despite his self-interest, is really not a bad boy at heart. And Dirk was right - changing him to a female character in the new BG series was a mistake, if only because that dynamic between him and Apollo and his various conquests (love triangle) was lost - and to no good purpose. Another character, a rival even, would have been a better choice, IMHO. That's not to say I didn't like the 'new' Starbuck character, it just seems like there was no damned good reason to do it.

[@barbimachan9164]

Thank you for sharing this video ! I have so many wonderful memories of Dirk and I am so very happy to hear he is well and Happy. Thank you Dirk for all your hard work May God Bless and Keep you and yours hugs

[@dr.fitprofessor4363]

I was a huge fan of the original series Battlestar Galactica in the late 70s and Dirk Benedict was by far and away my favorite character. Later, I was very happy to see him take over the role of Templeton Peck after the pilot of the series. Of course, he was amazing and all of his bit rolls that he played on Charlie's angels, Baywatch and many others. Although, I think far too much was made out of him not approving of a woman taking over the role of Starbuck in the reboot of Battlestar Galactica in the early 2000s. In fact, there was kind of a informal ceremony between him and Katie sackhoff where he presented her with an official Starbuck cigar. They probably should have played the clip and talked about that in the video. Dirk Benedict is a great character actor and I always found him to be a total gentleman.

[@Tony-1971]

What made me laugh about changing male characters to female characters in the new Galactica was that the female characters were basically men in women's bodies.

[@dr.fitprofessor4363]

@@Tony-1971 that's certainly an interesting perspective. However, I really didn't get that impression.

[@Tony-1971]

@@dr.fitprofessor4363 Not even when you saw the scene where Kara Thrace has a boxing match with Lee Adama and its a draw.

[@dr.fitprofessor4363]

@@Tony-1971 all I really took from that was a lot of political correctness. Lol. In addition, that fight ended with them hugging and kissing at the end. Moreover, it is also what started the affair between Kara and lee. It was always hard for me to see that character in a seriously masculine way. Frankly, her character pretty much slept with every male star in the cast. Lmao. That's not exactly the most masculine thing to do.

[@dr.fitprofessor4363]

@@Tony-1971 there was another thing I wanted to mention. The character Starbuck AKA Cara was in a constant love triangle between herself, Sam and lee. It was very tumultuous, painful and outright gut-wrenching. Only a woman can cause that many problems. Lmao.

[@theprinceoftides6836]

Dirk sounds like a good man and an ever better father. U can't do any better than that in this life. I've always found him a very charismatic actor with great physical presence, and he will always be Face to me on the A Team.

[@jamiedurkin7755]

Just to let u know I am a big fan Dirk, hope to see you soon in anything because with you in it we know it would be good.God Bless you and your family.

[@vinpetrol4309]

In 1980, Benedict also starred alongside Tania Tucker in an action-comedy moonshine running car chase movie called Ruckus and he also starred in 1981 alongside Linda Blair in the action-drama thriller Ruckus, based on the 1972 novel entitled First Blood.

[@maryeward6520]

Still love Dirk Benedict. Still watch reruns of the original Battlestar Galactica. I can not find any reruns of The A-Team. I had the pleasure of meeting him in person in Baltimore in 1984. He signed some books for me and took the time to talk to me then kissed me on the cheek I don’t really remember much else.

[@goldcanyon340.]

I really believe that this man has to be one of the happiest actors in Hollywood. Good for him!

[@davidhouse9011]

Remember him well from Battlestar Gallactica and the A Team. Glad to hear he's doing well and being a model father. Wouldn't mind having a cigar with him sometime.

[@Jenjen-qc5eq]

He is right to put his kids before Hollywood.

[@dsmoove1736]

To me, Dirk was the main reason I watched Battlestar Galactica. He took on the “Faceman” role on the A-Team although he wasn’t in the TV movie that launched the series. I’m glad that he was able to set his priorities straight and he understood that his kids came first. Rick Moranis had a similar turn when he shunned Hollywood. I hope he continues being a progressive thinker even if I would love to see him on the big screen again.

[@hollyhoffmann1640]

I'm a fan of Dirk Bennedict. My favorite role of his is Starbuck. Liked Face on The A-Team. I went to see Scavenger Hunt 8 times, & am happy to pwn all of these on DVD. I read his 2 books, & I applaud him for being such a loving & responsible parent! Holly H., Katy, TX.

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you're a fan of Dirk! Also, thank you for sharing your favorite role if him. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@SGsidekick]

I got to see him onstage in Columbus, OH in the show "Oklahoma!", and was blown away. I was already a fan from BG, even had a set of little license plates you could get from ceral boxes made with "Starbuck" on them. LOL. I wrote to him about a fall he did onstage during "Oklahoma!", wondering if it was a real accident or planned, and sent along a box of cigars to get his attention. He wrote back a thank you for the cigars but didn't answer my question about the fall. His last comment tho, I've tried to follow to the best of my ability. "Don't, for Adama's sake, stay out of trouble!" LMAO I've been causing trouble ever since!

[@jesusnameaboveallnames7369]

11.29.2021 I've seen him on a Murder She Wrote episode recently. Always thought he was a good actor & humorous on the A-Team. So sorry to hear of his health problems.😕

[@candyapple2397]

I loved Dirk Benedict on the A-Team. I realize that show is what caused my dedication to Dirk, as being one of his "forever" fans. I'm so thankful that he conquered cancer, and that it didn't get the better of him.❤👍

[@patriciawest7909]

I loved Starbuck and face man. He was and is a great actor. Hollywood's loss. Best wishes to him and his family.

[@tommyedwards9231]

I always watched Battlestar Galactica and he was my favorite on the tv show

[@Keith-op4qs]

I really enjoyed your video on Dirk! I liked him (and Richard Hatch) so much in Battlestar Galactica, and have always thought his "cancer survivor story" was quite unique. I read all that I could about how he did it. Thanks again...Keith!

[@FactsVerse]

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[@Keith-op4qs]

@@FactsVerse I don't really have a suggestion. You folks do a really great job!

[@0311Mushroom]

A lot of actors and actresses realize family comes first. This is not sad, it is awesome.

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffgarner1448]

Dirk will always be Starbuck to me grew up loving Battlestar!

[@johnkeating362]

I remember really well when “Battlestar Galactica” was going to premiere in the fall of 1978. ABC was hyping the show all summer. They even went so far as to release the pilot in nationwide theaters that summer. It was a limited release to get kids interested in the show. I thought it was well done (for television), and couldn’t wait until it was introduced that autumn. His character was supposed to be somewhat of a Han Solo type. He was very easy on the eyes, and very handsome. I never knew about all his health problems. I hope his life is better, he was a great actor.

[@wadewakwariner9924]

I have hit my 70's and I believe like many men, I share a certain providers regret of having been away from my children, working on remote jobs in the Artic or wherever more than I wanted. Dirk is My hero. And may God Bless you. Thanks for the book. Kamikaze Cowboy. I am impressed of how Great I feel

[@waynewest6987]

I was a big fan through the 80’s because of ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and followed him onto ‘The A-Team’ because I missed ‘Battlestar Galactica’ so much. Obviously for me it’s a no brainer. He was and will forever be ‘Lt. Starbuck’.

[@SaNdMaNCuSleep]

Good for him. A man who has his priorities straight. I applaud you Mr. Benedict.

[@RoodeMenon]

The last Dirk Benedict movie I watched was Blue Tornado. He flies a Starfighter looking for UFOs. Perfect.

[@patsheppard2616]

As long as he’s happy. He made a film called Ruckus. It wasn’t mentioned. I liked him in both Battle Star Galactica and the A Team.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

Dirk was awesome, I grew up on Battlestar Galactica and the A Team. There was also Buck Rogers, Gil Gerard was so cool. I think Dirk and I share similar views on the problems with Hollywood, the lack of originality and the toxic wokeness ruining our entertainment.

[@rubyvalentine]

Good stuff! I would like to see him perform again.

[@mr.nickolasjohnkrznarich1795]

He was to be the perfect continuum of George Hamilton type roles. He looks like he is related to him as well.

[@susannoulton7634]

Yes I have always loved Dirk, my favourite is faceman,in the A team. So glad he is ok, and raising his boys ( men now). Who wants Hollywood 💙💙

[@elizabethtorrales7170]

So happy he is living his life and being happy with his children and cooking. I thought you were going to tell us how his life ended broke, along and on skid row. I, for once am happy how it turned out.

[@elizabethtorrales7170]

correction: "alone" instead of "along." But you know what I meant.

[@PoeLemic]

Gosh, I sure loved him on Battlestar Galactica. I grew up watching him and loving his character on BG. But, once the new one came, I didn't like Starbuck either (at first), but over time, I grew to like the female character. I think she did incredible and grew the role of Starbuck too. To me, both are sensational adaptations of that character.

[@FactsVerse]

Dirk Benedict played Lieutenant Starbuck exceptionally. Thank you for sharing and be on the lookout for more videos!

[@41663]

Sounds like a cool cat. Hes a winner. He got thru some hard times and landed on his feet. What more could you ask for

[@jacquelinebraze7630]

Actually not a follower of this man, but after seeing your biography I'm an admirer of him as a person. Yeh, he discovered that there are 'way deeper things in Life than self-importance and promotion. I could like this guy!

[@ReyFlores777]

Always liked this guy. Seems like down-to-earth guy. I wish him the best.

[@patrickpaes6653]

my favorite was face on the A Team !!! I admire him for putting his family 1st !! Good man Good father ,and good day !!!

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for watching!