This page will contain additional articles about Dirk Benedict, as they become available.Dirk BenedictDirk Benedict (born March 1, 1945) is a movie and television actor, perhaps best known for playing the character "Face" in the television series The A-Team. He was born Dirk Niewoehner, in Helena, Montana, USA. At Whitman College, in Walla Walla, Washington, Dirk became interested in acting. During his freshman year, he accepted a dare to audition for the Spring musical and won the lead role of Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat. He also joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity that year, which he credits with supporting his endeavors, and encouraging his development. The next three years were filled with many more musical productions. Upon graduation, Benedict began a two-year training program under John Fernald, who had headed London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London for fifteen years. At that time he started to use the stage name 'Benedict'; supposedly, whilst searching for a catchier, more American name, he agreed to the suggestion of "Benedict" by his agent, who was inspired by Dirk eating Eggs Benedict for breakfast during their early morning conversation. Benedict then played repertory theatre in Seattle and in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he played such roles as Edmund in King Lear, Tarleton in Misalliance, Ensign Pulver in Mister Roberts, and the lead in Neil Simon's Star-Spangled Girl. An agent sent him to an audition which resulted in a co-starring role with Diana Rigg and Keith Mitchell in Abelard and Heloise, first on Broadway, then in Los Angeles. Two weeks after the show closed on Broadway, he was winging across the Atlantic to Sweden for his first movie, Georgia, Georgia in which he co-starred with Diana Sands. This film about draft resisters, shot entirely in Sweden, was written by Maya Angelou. On his return to New York, Benedict replaced Keir Dullea in Butterflies Are Free on Broadway where he worked with Gloria Swanson as his mother. When the New York run ended, he received an offer to repeat his performance in Hawaii, opposite Barbara Rush. While there, he appeared as a guest lead on Hawaii Five-O. The producers of a psycho-thriller called Sssssss saw Benedict's performance in Hawaii-Five-O and promptly cast him as the lead in that movie. He next played the psychotic wife-beating husband of Twiggy in her American film debut, W. Benedict starred in the television series, Chopper One, but his career break came when he appeared as Lieutenant Starbuck in the movie and television series Battlestar Galactica. In 1986, he married Toni Hudson, an actress, with whom he has two sons, George and Roland. They divorced in 1995. In 1998, Benedict learned that he also has another son, John (born 1968), from a youthful relationship. According to fellow A-Team actor and friend, Dwight Schultz, Benedict claims to have been diagnosed with prostate cancer by a psychic in Italy who discovered the cause of Benedict's ailment by examining a photograph of him. Filmography
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Notable TV Guest Appearances:. He had a three-episode guest role on Stargate SG-1 as the stargate expert, Rodney McKay, which grew into his current starring role on Stargate Atlantis. Writer Filmography:. in 2001 he moved with his wife, Soo Garay, to Los Angeles to further their acting careers. Director Filmography:. In 1996 he got one of his more well-known roles, as Grant Jansky on Traders. According to fellow A-Team actor and friend, Dwight Schultz, Benedict claims to have been diagnosed with prostate cancer by a psychic in Italy who discovered the cause of Benedict's ailment by examining a photograph of him. He appeared in many low-budget horror movies, such as The Darkside and guest starred in several television series. In 1998, Benedict learned that he also has another son, John (born 1968), from a youthful relationship. He dropped out of high school in his senior year to go after he acting and computer careers. They divorced in 1995. While in high school in Toronto his acting career also began, starring in student films by Vincenzo Natali. In 1986, he married Toni Hudson, an actress, with whom he has two sons, George and Roland. Hewlett got his first computer in his mid-teens and became a self-described "computer nerd". Benedict starred in the television series, Chopper One, but his career break came when he appeared as Lieutenant Starbuck in the movie and television series Battlestar Galactica. He also founded fusefilm.com, an internet community for filmmakers. He next played the psychotic wife-beating husband of Twiggy in her American film debut, W. He ran Darkyl Media, a web site designer. The producers of a psycho-thriller called Sssssss saw Benedict's performance in Hawaii-Five-O and promptly cast him as the lead in that movie. Born on 18 April, 1968 in Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom and raised in Canada, Hewlett became a regular on the series Traders and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and starred in the movie Cube. While there, he appeared as a guest lead on Hawaii Five-O. David Hewlett is both an actor and an Internet entrepreneur. When the New York run ended, he received an offer to repeat his performance in Hawaii, opposite Barbara Rush. The Darkside (1987) as Chuckie. On his return to New York, Benedict replaced Keir Dullea in Butterflies Are Free on Broadway where he worked with Gloria Swanson as his mother. Friday the 13th: The Series (1988) as Cal. This film about draft resisters, shot entirely in Sweden, was written by Maya Angelou. My Secret Identity (1988). Two weeks after the show closed on Broadway, he was winging across the Atlantic to Sweden for his first movie, Georgia, Georgia in which he co-starred with Diana Sands. The Penthouse (1989) as Joe Dobson. An agent sent him to an audition which resulted in a co-starring role with Diana Rigg and Keith Mitchell in Abelard and Heloise, first on Broadway, then in Los Angeles. Where the Heart Is (1990) as Jimmy. Benedict then played repertory theatre in Seattle and in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he played such roles as Edmund in King Lear, Tarleton in Misalliance, Ensign Pulver in Mister Roberts, and the lead in Neil Simon's Star-Spangled Girl. Deep Sleep (1990) as Terry. At that time he started to use the stage name 'Benedict'; supposedly, whilst searching for a catchier, more American name, he agreed to the suggestion of "Benedict" by his agent, who was inspired by Dirk eating Eggs Benedict for breakfast during their early morning conversation. Scanners II: The New Order (1991) as David Kellum. Upon graduation, Benedict began a two-year training program under John Fernald, who had headed London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London for fifteen years. The First Circle (1991). The next three years were filled with many more musical productions. A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong (1992) as Walter Jenkins. He also joined the Phi Delta Theta fraternity that year, which he credits with supporting his endeavors, and encouraging his development. Quiet Killer (1992) as Myles Chapman. At Whitman College, in Walla Walla, Washington, Dirk became interested in acting. During his freshman year, he accepted a dare to audition for the Spring musical and won the lead role of Gaylord Ravenal in Show Boat. Split Images (1992) as Gary Hammond. He was born Dirk Niewoehner, in Helena, Montana, USA. Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel (1992) as Deadpan. Dirk Benedict (born March 1, 1945) is a movie and television actor, perhaps best known for playing the character "Face" in the television series The A-Team. Katts and Dog (1992, 1993). Hawaii Five-O (1968) playing "Walter Clyman" in episode: "Chain of Events" (episode # 5.7) 10/24/1972. Beyond Reality (1992, 1993) as Tom. Donny and Marie (1976). Nicholas Elder. Charlie's Angels (1976) in episode: "Angels on Wheels" (episode # 1.12) 12/22/1976. Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) Dr. Charlie's Angels (1976) playing "Barton" in episode: "Blue Angels, The" (episode # 1.22) 5/4/1977. Vincent: 15 Years Later (1993) as Steven Lunney age 25. Charlie's Angels (1976) playing "Denny Railsback" in episode: "Jade Trap, The" (episode # 2.24) 3/1/1978. The Boys of St. Galactica 1980 (1980) playing "Starbuck" in episode: "Return Of Starbuck, The" (episode # 1.10) 5/4/1980. Blood Brothers (1993) as Detective Trayne. The Love Boat (1977) in episode: "Captain's Bird, The/That's My Dad/Captive Audience" (episode # 4.91) 12/20/1980. Street Legal (1994) as Tim Woolrich. The Love Boat (1977) in episode: "Putting on The Dog/Going to The Dogs/Women's Best Friend/Whose Dog Is It Anyway?" 3/26/1983. Monster Force (1994). Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) playing "Frank Rowlett" in episode: "Mark of the Devil" 1984. Traders (1996) Grant Jansky. Amazing Stories (1985) in episode: "Remote Control Man" (episode # 1.10) 12/8/1985. Cube (1997) as David Worth, the Architect. Hotel (1983) in episode: "Prized Possessions" 1987. On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997) as Mel. David Latimer" in episode: "Smooth Operators" (episode # 5.12) 2/12/1989. Joe's Wedding (1997) as Rob Fitzgerald. Murder, She Wrote (1984) playing "Dr. Elevated (1997) as Hank. Rush" in episode: "In the Name of Science" (episode # 4.13) 3/11/1989. Bad Day On the Block (1997) as Andrew. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) playing "Dr. Clutch (1998) as Martyn. Baywatch (1989) playing "Aaron Brody" in episode: "Rookie of the Year" (episode # 3.4) 10/5/1992. Milkman (1998) as Martin/Soldier's Voice. The Commish (1991) playing "Gil Higgins" in episode: "All That Glitters" (episode # 3.9) 11/27/1993. Twice In a Lifetimw (1999). Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) playing "Blair" in episode: "Case Closed" (episode # 3.19) 4/29/1995. Survivor (1999) as Le médecin. Murder, She Wrote (1984) playing "Gary Harling" in episode: "Frozen Stiff" (episode # 12.10) 11/30/1995. The Life Before This(1999) as Nick. Cahoots (2000). Blind (1999) as The Victim. Christina's Dream (1994). Autoerotica (1999) as Gord. Cahoots (2000). Amateur Night (1999) as D.J. Michael Winters. Warshaw. Georgia, Georgia (1972) ... ER (2001) as Mr. David Blake. Chasing Cain (2001) as Bud. SSSSSSS (1973) ... And Never Let Her Go (2001) as Gerry Capano. Officer Gil Foley. The Triangle (2001) as Gus Gruber. Chopper One (1974) TV Series ... Century Hotel (2001) as Michael. William Caulder. Treed Murray (2001) as Murray. W (1974) ... Made In Canada, Volume 1: Best of the CFC (2002) as Himself. Bill. Stargate SG-1 (2002) as Rodney McKay. Journey from Darkness (1975) (TV) ... Cypher (2002) as Dunn. Simon. Nothing (2003). Cruise Into Terror (1978) (TV) ... Foolproof (2003) as Lawrence Yeager. Lieutenant Starbuck. Friday Night (2003) as Roger. Battlestar Galactica (1978) (TV) ... Without a Trace (2004) as Fred Watkins. Battlestar Galactica (1978) TV Series .... Lieutenant Starbuck. The District (2004) as Frederick. Lieutenant Starbuck. Preview to Atlantis (2004) as Himself/Rodney McKay. Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1978) (TV) ... From Stargate to Atlantis: Sci Fi Lowdown (2004) as Himself/Rodney McKay. Parker's nephew. Steven Emmett. Jeff Stevens, Mr. Python (2004) as Dr. Scavenger Hunt (1979) ... Boa vs. Dusty Tyree. Rodney McKay. The Georgia Peaches (1980) (TV) ... Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Dr. Pete Huffman. Ice Men (2004) as Bryan. Underground Aces (1980) ... Darklight (2004) as Anders Raeborne. Spider Elliott. Scruples (1981) (TV) ... Kyle Hanson. Ruckus (1982) ... Matt Malone. Family in Blue (1982) (TV) ... Lieutenant Templeton 'Face' Peck. The A-Team (1983) TV Series ... Frank Rowlett. Mark of the Devil (1984) (TV) ... M. Harry Smilac. Body Slam (1987) ... Eddie Mazda. Trenchcoat in Paradise (1989) (TV) ... Gordon. Bejewelled (1991) (TV) ... Alex Long. Blue Tornado (1991) ... Rick Kelly. Shadow Force (1993) ... Dan Lerner. Col. Lt. Official Denial (1994) ... John Mackie. The Feminine Touch (1994) ... Alexander Harris. Demon Keeper (1994) ... Jake Barnes. Alaska (1996) ... Robert Steves. Abduction of Innocence (1996) (TV) ... Antharia Jack. Zork: Grand Inquisitor (1997) (Video Game) ... Host. Steel Stomachs (1997) ... Waking Up Horton (1998). |