Sergeant Bosco Albert "B. A." (Bad Attitude) Baracus /bəˈrækəs/, played by Mr. T, is a fictional character and one of the four protagonists of the 1980s action-adventure television series The A-Team. B. A. Baracus appeared on The A-Team from the series beginning in 1983 until its cancellation in 1987. He is arguably the breakout character of the series and has become a cult icon worldwide.In the 2010 film version, Baracus was played by mixed martial artist Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.