What happened to the cast of 'The A-Team?'

The 1980s brought us some unforgettable television series, and 'The A-Team' is one of the best. This action-adventure show followed the escapades of four Vietnam veterans who were wrongfully accused of a crime they didn't commit. While it's been over 35 years since the series wrapped up, its charismatic cast remains etched in our memories. Here’s what happened to the iconic members of the A-Team…

Hannibal was the c1gar-loving leader of the A-Team, known for his cunning plans and a zest for adventure. He thrived in dangerous situations, often leaving fans wondering how he’d outsmart his foes.

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Before ‘The A-Team,’ Hannibal actor George Peppard had a major role as a struggling writer across Audrey Hepburn in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ (1961). He was also in other huge hits like ‘How the West Was Won’ (1962) and ‘The Carpetbaggers’ (1964).

Image: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Paramount

In the 1970s, his career declined significantly. He also developed a serious d r i n k i n g problem, which he overcame in 1978. After that, he started helping other people with addiction. However, he sm0ked three packs per day for most of his life, quitting only in 1992 when he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

‘The A-Team’ gave him a second wind. Speaking to The Philadelphia Inquirer, he said: "The first year of the show was kind of like Monty Python - absolutely ridiculous. It was fresh, it was fun, it was silly - building an airplane out of a lawn-mower engine - fun stuff done very straight." After that, though "it became very boring to me and not very good." Whatever the case, he also said it was the first time he had money in his bank.

After his TV success, he continued working on both screen and stage. Notably, he played Ernest Hemingway in the play PAPA, with whom he said he shared many characteristics. Sadly, he died of pneumonia in LA in 1994 while struggling with lung cancer. He was 65.

Faceman, also known as "Face," was the A-Team's smooth-talking con artist, capable of charming his way out of tight spots. With his suave demeanor and good looks, he effortlessly secured what the team needed.

Dirk Benedict was the actor behind this fantastic character. But did you know that an actual recognized war hero, Tim Dunigan, played the role of Faceman in the pilot? Luckily for Benedict, the show’s creators thought Dunigan looked too young to be a veteran and was also way taller than the rest of the cast.

While ‘The A-Team’ was the biggest hit, he stayed active in the entertainment industry, most recently appearing in the 2020 film ‘Charlie's Christmas Wish.’ He continues to participate in fan conventions, sharing stories about his time on the show.

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Benedict, born in 1945, has two sons from his marriage to actress Toni Hudson, who appeared in 'The A-Team’ episode ‘Blood, Sweat and Cheers.’ They divorced in 1995. A few years later, he found out he had a son from another relationship, who was put up for adoption. He maintains a connection with fans through various events.

Known as "Howling Mad" Murdock, he was the team's eccentric pilot. Despite his apparent instability, Murdock was a skilled aviator who routinely escaped from psychiatric hospitals to join the team’s adventures.

Though this was his breakthrough role, the actor behind the iconic character had another big role as Reginald Barclay in ‘Star Trek.’ He also found success as a voice actor, lending his talents to video games and animated series. In 2010, Schultz made a cameo in the film adaptation of ‘The A-Team.’

Schultz has been married to actress Wendy Fulton since 1983, and they have a daughter, born in 1987. Somewhat taking after her dad's character, she serves in the United States Marine Corps.

Schultz is an outspoken Catholic and conservative and even hosted his own talk-radio podcast called Howling Mad Radio until 2009. He has also guest-hosted similar shows and posts political commentaries and podcasts on his official fansite.

B.A. Baracus, famously portrayed by Mr. T, was the team's muscle and mechanical genius. Known for his mohawk, gold chains, and aversion to flying, he had a soft spot for children and preferred milk over alcohol. Remember Mr. T?

Yes, that is his legal name, which he changed when he turned 18 to get respect after a lifetime of people calling him “boy.” Before he got into acting, he worked as an extremely successful bouncer and bodyguard, working for celebrities and competing in the NBC show ‘America’s Toughest Bouncer.’ That’s where he was spotted by Sylvester Stallone and got an iconic role in ‘Rocky III.’

When you think of the 1980s, Mr. T might be the first thing that pops up, for his acting roles, commercials, and even getting into the WWF as a wrestler in 1985. With his phrase “I pity the fool,” he was everywhere, though his role on ‘A-Team’ may be the best.

However, Mr. T stepped back from the spotlight, primarily due to health concerns after being diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in 1995, which he joked was named after him! In 2017, he made a memorable appearance on ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and can still be seen in the occasional commercial.

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A born-again Christian, Mr. T has three children with his wife and is often outspoken about his ideas. After Hurricane Katrina, he stopped wearing virtually all his gold. “As a Christian, when I saw other people lose their lives and lose their land and property ... I felt that it would be a sin before God for me to continue wearing my gold. I felt it would be insensitive and disrespectful to the people who lost everything,” he said.

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