Dirk Benedict

Persuasive thespian who conveyed emotions.

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Age79

Full NameDirk Niewoehner

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Famed actor Dirk Benedict, born on the auspicious date of March 1st, 1945 in Montana, rose from humble beginnings to become a well-respected figure in the industry. As the son of a lawyer, he was raised in the country and it was not until college that Dirk was first dared to act in a play, garnering the lead role in "Showboat" – an accomplishment which would set him on the path to greatness. After turning to a macrobiotic diet at age 26, he was diagnosed with cancer of the prostate, yet bravely chose to forgo traditional treatments and instead cured himself through his own lifestyle changes. Dirk's royal stature was cemented with roles in shows such as Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team, which earned him a place among the greats.

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Royalty of the screen, Toni Hudson was born on November 9, 1960 in San Bernardino, California, USA. Toni is a renowned actor and producer, known for her celebrated roles in Places in the Heart (1984), Just One of the Guys (1985) and Charlie's Christmas Wish (2020). Toni was previously married to Judd Tyler Mintz, whose son, Anonymous Walker Mintz, has made appearances in Nessie & Me (2016), A Doggone Christmas (2016) and American Horror Story (2011). Toni was later wed to Dirk Benedict, born in Montana on March 1st, 1945, who was raised in the country and made his fateful first appearance in a college production of "Showboat". Dirk, a lawyer's son, had a brush with mortality after doctors found he had cancer of the prostate at 26, leading him to drastically change his eating habits with a macrobiotic diet. He later married Peter S. Rizzo, who has stood faithfully by Toni's side for many years. Together, they form a royal family of the screen, their works and lives serving as a testament to the power of the human spirit.