Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith (played by George Peppard).

The leader of the A-Team.  Rank seemed to fluctuate between Lt. Colonel and full Colonel.  Considered a maverick because of his reckless style and fondness for "classic half-pincer movements" and "through the front door" attacks.  Service medals we know he earned during 'nam and also the Korean War include bronze & silver stars, Korea Service, National Defense, Joint Service Commendation, the Soldier's Medal, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign medal with bar, Distinguished Service, US Army Commendation, Armed Forces Expedition, and the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Little is known about his family background, whether he had any siblings, and whether or not "John Smith" is his real birth name or not.  While on the run from the military, he supplemented his income by appearing in monster movies (always behind layers of latex and makeup).  Most famous role is that of "The Aquamaniac".  Loved cigars, and was often heard to say, "I love it when a plan comes together!".

 "Gold doesn't float stupid!"
(Duke of Whisperin Pines) 

 "Well, the Hannibal Smith idea department is now open for suggestions!"

(Cowboy George)

 "I get cranky when my cigar ain't led."

(Cowboy George)

 "Now, if you had taken the trouble to look, you would know that I've got an 8 round, 9mm, pointed at you under the table. Now the question is, which one of us is gonna get hurt worse when we open fire. Go ahead! Do it, Sucker!"

(The Maltese Cow)

Sheriff: "My jail is different."

Hannibal: "Sheriff, you gotta be kiddin' about this place.  I could break outta here on horseback."

Hannibal to Biker: "Hey Fatlip!  Button it !"

(Bad Day at Black Rock)

Hannibal:  "Murdock, B.A., take the right.  Face stay with me." Face: "Uh, Hannibal, if we're gonna fight, I really prefer to be teamed with B.A." Murdock: "Me too." Hannibal: "Are you guys saying you don't wanna team up with me ?" Murdock/Face: "Yes." Hannibal: "why?" B.A.: "I tell you why.  Because when you're on the jazz, man....you're dangerous!" (West Coast Turnaround)

"You want our weapons ?  Ok,  here's the bullet first."

B.A.:  "Hey Hannibal, you almost got us put away for good man being on the jazz!"

Hannibal: "Does get the heart going, doesn't it ?"

(The Maltese Cow)

Murdock: "Nice drop Kemosabe."

Hannibal: "He wanted watermelons, I just gave him a couple."

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Amy:  "Somehow you hurt my car."

Hannibal: "Hurt your car?  With the excitement and the escape, I don't remember it looking like that." 

(West Coast Turnaround)

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