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Born on October 1, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States, George Peppard was a television actor, film actor and film director. George Peppard died on May 8, 1994 at the age of 65. Education on record includes Dearborn High School and Purdue University. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
George Peppard is one of those actors whose presence outlived the convenient labels people pin on him. Holding the screen opposite Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's is no small feat, and his Howard Hughes-inspired turn in The Carpetbaggers showed real range. What interests me is that he did not settle for being a handsome leading man; he reached into directing and producing too, which suggests a restlessness I respect. The Hollywood star recognizes the visibility, but for me his quieter accomplishment was sustaining a working career across decades in an industry that discards people fast.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Peppard
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・ペパード
- Reading
- じょーじ・ぺぱーど
- Born
- October 1, 1928 – May 8, 1994
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / film director / stage actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Dearborn High School
- University
- Purdue University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was George Peppard born?
Born October 1, 1928.
When did George Peppard die?
Died May 8, 1994, aged 65.
Where was George Peppard from?
George Peppard was from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What did George Peppard do?
George Peppard worked as television actor, film actor, film director, stage actor, film producer.
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