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Famous '80s TV Stars: Where Are They Now?

Allvipp Newsroom / March 28, 2025 - 01:30 am

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'The A-Team' Cast

The A-Team (1983-1987) was one of the most successful series of the '80s. The team was made up of "Hannibal" (George Peppard), "Murdock" (Dwight Schultz), "Face" (Dirk Benedict), and "B.A." (Mr. T). These guys gave us endless fun jam-packed with action every episode.

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"Bosco 'B.A. Baracus" Mr. T

Mr. T played the role of "B.A.," one of the most extravagant members of the A-Team. He was the toughest and most intimidating of the crew, and yet he was scared of flying! Wrestler Mr. T was perfect for the role. He has 3 children with his ex-wife and is happy to be a father. Mr. T still guest stars occasionally on a few different shows and movies. Nowadays, he works as a preacher since he became a born-again Christian. He has even stopped wearing his gold chains! But do not worry, he STILL pities the fool!

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"Face"

Dirk Benedict played the role of "Face". He not only worked on The A-Team but also the hit show Battlestar Galactica as "Lieutenant Starbuck"! After the show ended, Dirk returned to Broadway where he began working as a scriptwriter. He was once even a contestant on the UK's Celebrity Big Brother! He had two sons with his wife, actress Toni Hudson, and also found out he fathered a son in 1968 that was put up for adoption. Nowadays, he loves writing and visiting fans at conventions around the world!

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"H.M. 'Howling Mad' Murdoch"

Uber hilarious and wild card "Murdoch" was played by Dwight Schultz, who also played "Reginald Barclay" in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager! As well, Schultz is a voice actor in the hit animated series' Ben 10, Chowder, and CatDog!

Both he and Dirk Benedict even made cameos in the 2010 film The A-Team, which starred Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton Jackson, and Liam Neeson. Schultz married actress Wendy Fulton in 1983 and the two had a daughter Ava, who now serves in the Marine Corps!

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"Col John 'Hannibal' Smith"

The handsome and suave leader of the ragtag renegades was played by George Peppard, who also starred alongside Audrey Hepburn in the great film Breakfast at Tiffany's. He had an impressive filmography and worked in Hollywood well into his later years right to the end.

The handsome stud married 5 times and had 3 children. Although his last wife was Laura Taylor, he never divorced. Tragically he passed away on May 8th, 1994 from lung cancer and pneumonia. He is greatly missed.

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"Kelly Bundy"

Gorgeous Christina Applegate dominated the '80s scene, what has she been up to since then?

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Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate was easily a fan favourite '80s star in 'Married With Children' and countless other shows like 'Washington', 'Silver Spoons', 'Heart of the City', and '21 Jump Street'. She is an Emmy award-winning actress who has continuously had work in Hollywood since she first began.Nowadays she stars in the Netflix series 'Dead to Me' and raises her daughter Sadie Grace with her Dutch musician husband Martyn LeNoble. The proud and tough momma even beat breast cancer in 2008! Way to go, Christina! She has recently been diagnosed with MS and has been very open about her battle.

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'Magnum, P.I.'

For 8 long years (1980-1988), Tom Selleck played the leading role in 'Magnum P.I.' The Hawaiian private detective "Thomas Magnum" can be considered one of the most famous series characters of the '80s! That mustache could be picked out in a line-up, it was so recognizable.

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Tom Selleck

After Magnum, Selleck was seen playing the role of "Monica Geller's" boyfriend in the series Friends. He was also seen in the 2010 action comedy Kiss & Kill alongside fellow actors Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl and amazing box-office hits like Three Men and a Baby. Afterward, he continued to star in shows like Blue Bloods.

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"Tony Micelli" and "Angela Robinson Bower"

These two dominated the screen in the '80s!

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They were the heroes of the '80s. With extremely popular series like Knight Rider, The A-Team, and Who's The Boss?, these actors became overnight sensations. But the real question is, what happened to stars like Mr. T and Tony Danza? Find out all about them in the gallery...

TV Stars Of The '80s: Where Are They Now?

Ah, the '80s. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was definitely the most memorable of times. The music was addictive, the films were pushing the limits, and the TV shows were filled with hunks! 

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