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Name: John Smith
Nickname: Hannibal
Rank: Colonel (O-6)
Birthdate: 2nd May 1936
SSN: 044-34-0681B
Height: 6'0
The A-Team is a group of ex-United States Army Special Forces who, at the end of the Vietnam War, were convicted of a crime they did not commit and managed to escape from the military police. As fugitives, the A-Team work as soldiers of fortune, using their military training to fight oppression or injustice. Hannibal, along with B.A. Baracus, Templeton "Faceman" Peck, and H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock make up the A-Team.
In the pilot episode ("Mexican Slayride"), Hannibal is described as follows by a reporter colleague of Amy Allen: "The leader [of the A-Team] is a Colonel named John Smith. But everybody calls him Hannibal. The guy has a very unorthodox style." In the same episode B.A. reveals that Hannibal took his name from a famous military leader and tactican called Hannibal.
Hannibal is best know for his cigars, black leather gloves, being “on the jazz” and his catchphrase “I love it when a plan comes together.” He is renowned by both allies and enemies for being cool-headed, clever and cocky. He often makes sarcastic comments in the face of adversity usually with a big smile on his face and his cigar wedged between his teeth.
Hannibal’s guns of choice are a S&W 439, S&W 39-2, and a Browning Hi Power.
One of Hannibal’s passions is acting, however, because he’s on the run from the Military he only gets parts in low-budget horror movies playing roles where his face can’t be seen, usually the monster. He’s played "Gatorella", "Killgator" ,“Id“, “Monster Masher” and his most famous, "The Aquamaniac". He also tried out for the part of “Ruff the Bear”. He gets the parts playing his own agent. Even though they’re only bit parts Hannibal takes his roles very seriously, often trying to put some emotion into his character.
Hannibal also enjoys using his acting skills by disguising himself as one of his many aliases in order to met the teams prospective clients. One of those aliases is Mr. Lee who runs the Laundromat.
Background:
According to the pilot episode Hannibal spent 3 years and 5 months at school in Paris and is supposedly from the Mid-West. 
No mention of his family is ever made, but in the episode “Blood, Sweat and Cheers” we meet his friend Jack Harmon. He and Jack had a falling out over a woman who chose Jack over Hannibal. Jack and the woman had a son called "Kid" Harmon who is a race car driver. He and his wife Dana were expecting a baby in the episode. They refer to Hannibal as "Uncle John" even though he is really no relation to them.
Apparently Hannibal likes to celebrate Thanksgiving in style. In one episode he mentions "Hannibal's Famous four-day Thanksgiving Experience"
Military History:
Hannibal is a Colonel (O-6) serving with the 1st Air Cavalry and 5th Special Forces (Airborne).
He fought in both the Vietnam and Korean wars. According to the pilot episode, he graduated West Point in 1950 as a 2nd LT, was made 1st LT 30th May 1952, Captain on 27th February 1954, Major on 2nd July 1956, Lt. Colonel on 23rd January 1958 and Colonel on 7th May 1961.
In Vietnam both Hannibal and B.A. mined bridges using scuba diving equipment. Hannibal and Decker "mixed it up" at the DOOM club - the Da Nang Officers Open Mess. Hannibal stated he didn't like how Decker attacked a hospital with no regard for the people in it.
Medals were: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished Service Medal, Soldier's Medal, Purple Heart, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defence Service Medal, Korea Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. In “Nice Place To Visit” he also wore a 101st Airborne patch as a past unit, but it was never seen again
His unit citations were: Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation
FBI File # is 451-5683-1 and JAG File # is A-557-9913 Code 19A-51R.
Romance:
Hannibal gets together with Dr. Maggie Sullivan in the episode “Black Day at Bad Rock” and sees her again in “Deadly Maneuvers”.
There is also some sexual tension between Hannibal and Anne Sanders in the episode “Fire!”.
Hannibal is seen entertaining some twins in Mexico in the episode “Wheel Of Fortune”.
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