Welcome to Dirk Benedict Central – the only OFFICIAL website for news and information about actor/author Dirk Benedict.  Learn where and when he will next appear, any upcoming projects, etc. here, or on one of our social media platforms (Facebook or “X”). 

Be advised that Dirk Benedict Central is the ONLY authorized social media presence for actor Dirk Benedict anywhere; if there is anyone, on any platform, claiming to be him, they’re not him – and are likely trying to scam you!

Over the years we created a community of people, who talked about his many roles (including Starbuck and the Faceman), about Macrobiotics – basically all things Dirk Benedict, and more; we are people who initially came together to celebrate Dirk, his career, and his books, but we discovered that we have much more in common and became a community of friends. Times (and technology) have changed, so if you’d like to join us in our current discussions, head over to our Facebook page or X (Twitter) account and let’s talk!

If you want to see what’s coming up for Dirk, take a look back at his previous work, see pictures from his past roles or appearances, the menu is on the right.  We bid you a warm welcome and hope you enjoy – and come back often! 

If you are an event promoter and would like to invite Dirk Benedict to appear at your event, please email me at “webmaster at dirkbenedictcentral dot com” (I spell it out like that to confuse the spambots…), and I will forward your request along.

John Pickard, Webmaster

“There is a divine moment in our lives when we become One. It is called pro-creation and it is reborn continually and forever in the future we call children.
They are our destiny and we are theirs. The extent to which we fail as parents… we fail as God’s Children.”

Dirk Benedict
Actor, Author, Director, Woodchopper, Dad

ANNOUNCEMENTS

A few items we need you to know:

**7/30/2025: OK, so, yes, I’m late. But the trout are biting… But I’m really happy to confirm that Dirk will be at the RetroCon 2025 in Philadelphia (well, Oaks, which is just north of Philly proper) on September 6-7! Links and directions are on the “Upcoming Appearances” page, as usual.

I also wanted to let you know that the last few weeks (and last couple of appearances) have been some of the best times! A great time in Dallas (the appearance with Mr.T was an exceptional event), a great experience in Dalton, Georgia, and now we’re looking forward to a great time in Philadelphia, PA.

Yeah, life is good! -John

**5/23/2025: Wow – I’m just beside myself. Flabbergasted. Not so much shocked as “what took them so long.” Just when we thought there wouldn’t be one – in fact, we were pretty darn sure there wasn’t going to be one – FanExpo Dallas added a joint photo op with Dirk and Mr. T!

They just posted it an hour ago (and I found out about it so fast because a friend just happened to be in the photo-op system when it happened and she messaged me – pure serendipity). So I’m letting you know about it. A “Team-Up” photo op with two A-Team stars. FanExpo Dallas. Next Saturday!

Now I need to go sit down… 😲 -John

**5/16/2025: Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who came out to Liverpool and Brussels the last couple of weekends! All the reports I’ve heard have been great – and I know Dirk had a good time as well, at both events, and was so happy to see everybody! I know – queues got long, got a little noisy – but the Q&As went great, and it was a good time for everyone. Exhausting, yes (but Dirk made it home safe and sound, FYI). And, of course, thanks go out to the event organizers, too!

Don’t forget that Dirk will be at FanExpo Dallas May 30-June 1! And then at Metrotham Con in Dalton, GA on the weekend of June 21-22. And remember, if I hear anything new, I’ll let you know as soon as I do! -John