In addition to his acting, dirk has written several screen and stage plays, and the books confessions of a kamikaze cowboy and also, and then we went fishing. Nov 05, 2002 people twenty years ago, it would have been hard to picture swaggering ladies man dirk benedict as a doting soccer dad. Star of the original the ateam and battlestar galactica, actor dirk benedict has been a household name for over 30 years. Dirk benedict writes clearly and with humor and insght. Dirk benedict fansite home are you a fan of dirk benedict or wanna know more about him. The story actually follows benedicts trip from meat eater to vegetarian, through the dangerous results of makng such uninformed changes to a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Dirk managed to cure himself of cancer, conquering it by following the rules of his macrobiotic diet. Actors alaska animal ecology artificial satellitesorbits asteroids benedict, dirk californialos angeles cancerdiet therapy cancerpatients criminal behavior criminal investigation criminals denmark dune imaginary place escapes exconvicts families fugitives from justice gordon, flash fictitious character health heirs indians of north.
This book actually changed my life, and i do not say that lightly. I dont think the massive audience in the main hall of the washington state convention center was prepared for the energy and passion that dirk benedict brought to the stage. An ateam stars toughest battleagainst the specter of cancer. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire dirk benedict for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. After doctors diagnosed a tumor of the prostate, benedict rejected conventional medical treatmenthe didnt feel right about having doctors cut into his bodyand opted instead for a severe macrobiotic diet that he credits with his recovery. Nov, 2012 i was reading dirk benedict s battlestar galactica, the ateam biography on, when i stumbled upon this. Aug 02, 2017 dirk benedict was diagnosed with cancer in the prostate, but he refused to accept the usual treatment and rather moved away to a secluded cottage. Mine has been to share my journey of recovery from cancer by changing my diet and my book confessions of a kamikaze cowboy tells that story and really is my manifesto. Reportedly cured his prostate cancer by adopting a macrobiotic diet recommended by his butterflies are free costar gloria swanson.
Dirk managed to cure himself from cancer by following the rules of his macrobiotic diet. Biography and booking information for dirk benedict, movie, tv and stage actor. This is one of the most important books about nutrition ever written reading it may save your life. The bestselling memoir confessions of a kamikaze cowboy tells the fascinating story of actor dirk benedicts journey from the big sky country of montana to the. Dirk benedict, former star of the ateam television show, has announced he now follows a strict macrobiotic diet. A true story of discovery, acting, health, illness, recovery, and life. When he got his part as starbuck in battlestar galactica 1978, the doctors stated that he was in good. A discussion of the nature, causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer with special reference to the value of vitamin c the 21st century edition by ewan cameron, mb, and linus pauling, ph. Acting, health, illness, recovery, and life by dirk benedict at. The bestselling memoir confessions of a kamikaze cowboy tells the fascinating story of actor dirk benedicts journey from the big sky country of montana to the hustle and hype of hollywood. Dirk benedict s cream of carrot soup 6 raw carrots about 1 lb.
Raised in the country, he had no early contact with anything connected with show business. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. The macrobiotic diet has become one of the most popular healthoriented diets in the world. If you want to know more about dirk benedict and his macrobiotic diet you can read his book. Dirk benedict battled cancer with a diet and is still. The definitive guide to macrobiotic living by michio kushi, the hip chicks guide to macrobiotics. Dirk benedict has a lot to teach all of us about the place for healthy eating in our lives and overcoming our battles with illness. Additionally kuchi backs the health claims of a macrobiotic diet by quoting many people who testify to their recovery from serious disease. Although biographic material is scattered throughout the material, this book is primarily a primer on diet. This is a fan page, not dirk benedicts personal account. Dirk benedict cured himself of cancer with macrobiotic diet.
Not dirk benedict, the blond and handsome star of nbctvs hit show the ateam. While he was in sweden in 1972, working on georgia, georgia, he discovered the macrobiotic diet and changed his eating habits drastically. Dirk benedict was born in montana on march 1st, 1945. He is best known for playing the characters lieutenant starbuck in the original battlestar galactica film and television series and lieutenant templeton faceman peck in the ateam television series. The universal way of health and happiness paperback. Butter cut carrots into julienne strips, then cut strips into small chunks, about 12 long. Dirk benedict is an opportunist who had cancer but was fortunate that it went into remission.
Dirk benedict cured himself of cancer with macrobiotic. Undoubtly confessions of a kamikaze cowboy is the most life changing book i have read to date. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Dirk benedict is an american movie, television and stage actor and author. Benedict has written two books, including his 1991 memoir, confessions. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Let the power of whole foods transform your body, mind, and spirit. While working on georgia, georgia 1972 in sweden, he made the first contact with a macrobiotic diet and changed his eating habits drastically. Dirk benedict wrote this book from down deep, and through his passage through self awakening, changing his diet radically after a while that is and how we relate to others. Dirk benedict battled cancer with a diet and is still healthy. The word kamikaze literally means divine wind in japanese. Dirk benedict speakers bureau and booking agent info.
The college production of showboat, was the first time he acted. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. He was raised in the country, far away from anything connected with movies or acting. Dirk benedict phone, address, background info whitepages. Dirk benedict, horoscope for birth date 1 march 1945, born in. This is also a book that needs to be in everyones bookcase, lent out and given to others that need to see that radical change can happen almost effortlessly if done with simple and easy changes to diet and lifestyle.
Macrobiotic involves eating grains as the staple of the diet, with lots of beans and vegetables and avoiding processed or refined foods. Buy a cheap copy of confessions of a kamikaze cowboy. Jun 01, 2007 dirk benedict is an opportunist who had cancer but was fortunate that it went into remission. Viewers have a choice of the original english soundtrack or a dubbed frenchlanguage version. The nook book ebook of the and then we went fishing. Cured it by moving to a secluded cottage and following the rules of his macrobiotic diet. He wrote a book about advocating a macrobiotic lifestyle in 1991, confessions of a. Confessions of a kamikaze cowboy meet your next favorite book.
Battlestar galactica has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in the widescreen aspect ratio of 1. He gathered his first experiences in acting on a dare in a college production of showboat where he got the main part. I was reading dirk benedicts battlestar galactica, the ateam biography on, when i stumbled upon this. His latest project features tales of skirtchasing, cigarchomping, joke. The macrobiotic diet cancer cure alternatives in cancer. Initially, confessions of a kamikaze cowboy tells the fascinating story of dirk benedicts journey from the big sky country of montana to the hustle and hype of hollywood. Not dirk benedict, the blond and handsome star of nbctvs hit show. His panel was late in the emerald city comicon rosterin fact, benedict was the penultimate celebrity guest on the closing day, march 3. Dirk benedict, horoscope for birth date 1 march 1945, born. Box 634, big fork, mt 599110634, united states of america. Dirk benedict is an american actor best known for his portrayal of starbuck on tvs original battlestar galactica 197879, and templeton face peck on tvs the ateam 198387. Dirk offers the precise birth data on his son george, in his book and then we went fishing. He is best known for playing the characters lieutenant.
Dirk benedict was born dirk niewoehner on the 1st march 1945, in helena, montana usa, and is a movie, television, and stage actor, best known for his roles as lieutenant starbuck in battlestar galactica 19781979 and lieutenant templeton faceman peck in series the ateam 19841987. This story really is a journey both for dirk benedict and the reader. Dirk benedicts cream of carrot soup 6 raw carrots about 1 lb. When he got his part as starbuck in battlestar galactica 1978, the doctors stated that he. Benedict published an autobiography, confessions of a kamikaze cowboy.
He married toni hudson in 1986 and the couple divorced in 1995. The nook book ebook of the confessions of a kamikaze cowboy. In 2000, he wrote and directed his first screenplay, cahoots. Prior to his acting career, he was a big enough fan of eggs benedict to change his stage name to dirk benedict. Hollywood, terminal prostate cancer and the north american diet. Pretty disappointing, party because i love dirk benedict so much, and partly because i thought it would have more. The universal way of health and happiness paperback by. George william benedict niewoehners numerological, astrological charts are loaded. Usually vegetarian, some macrobiotic diets are pescatarian, as they allow certain types of fish. Dirk benedicts cream of carrot soup battlestar galactica.
Jan 01, 1987 an old boyfriend gave this book to me as a joke and i dont know why i kept it. Confessions of a kamikaze cowboy is one of the most fascinating and inspirational books i have read for a long time. Vegetarian stardirk benedict follows strict macrobiotic diet. He is best known for playing the characters lieutenant templeton faceman peck in the ateam television series and lieutenant starbuck in the original battlestar galactica film and television series. One of those quoted is actor dirk benedict, who reports that he did not start to recover from cancer until he went on a macrobiotic diet. The forward by gloria swansons husband is as interesting as the book itself. Dirk benedict was diagnosed with cancer in the prostate, but he refused to accept the usual treatment and rather moved away to a secluded cottage. Subsequently, he says, he made a complete recovery. Confessions of a kamikaze cowboy you can also read. Dirk benedict born dirk niewoehner on march 1, 1945 is an american movie, television and stage actor and author. He is the author of confessions of a kamikaze cowboy and and then we went fishing. May 27, 2010 in 1975, benedict was diagnosed with prostate cancer and adopted a macrobiotic diet to better his health.
Benedict is the son of a country lawyer who died when dirk was 18. The author of this book, dirk benedict, shared the real story of his life his health and illness, his discovery and recovery. But in western culture, this word refers to the pilots of the japanese empire of world war 2 and their suicidal crash attacks on enemy ships. His father, a lawyer, died when dirk was 18, which was hard for him to take. The ateams faceman, dirk benedict, writes an intelligent, witty and. We all know dirk as dirk benedict, but dirk was born in montana on march 1st, 1945 as dirk niewoehner. Two followers of the macrobiotic way have published books on their experiences.
Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. The macrobiotic diet consists of approximately 50 percent whole cereal grains, 20 percent to 30 percent locally grown vegetables, and smaller amounts of soups, beans, and sea vegetables. Excerpts from an interview with dirk benedict from hello, a european magazine, as recorded in the november 16, 1996 edition of the on the jazz ateam newsletter an interview with dirk benedict dirk benedict, a fishing rod in one hand and his sixyear old son roland athis side, saunters down the narrow forest trail to the clearing behind. Jan 16, 2019 dirk managed to cure himself from cancer by following the rules of his macrobiotic diet. As such, they should eat an appropriate diet of all the foods they seem to have evolved to eat. It also vividly describes his personal odyssey of selfexploration, discovery, and growth from struggling actor to celebrity, from meat eater to vegetarian, and from cancer victim to cancer victor.
In 1975, benedict was diagnosed with prostate cancer and adopted a macrobiotic diet to better his health. Dirk benedict gives an honest and open account of his life journey and his defeat of cancer. Another woman who had cancer says she underwent chemotherapy and radiation but stopped with only a partial course and inconclusive results. Dirk is documenting his journey into macrobiotics, an orientalbased diet and. It also describes his odyssey of selfdiscovery and growth as he changes from struggling actor to celebrity, from meat eater to vegetarian, from cancer victim to cancer victor. Select this result to view dirk charles benedicts phone number, address, and more.