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Richard Dean Anderson

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 23, 1950 (76 years old)

Place of Birth

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Biography

The future MacGyver (1985) and Stargate SG-1 (1997) star was born on January 23, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father, Stuart Anderson, was a teacher at a local high school and his mother, Jocelyn, was an artist who was talented in both sculpting and painting. He and his two younger brothers, Thomas John and James Stuart, grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis called Roseville. During his childhood and teenage years, he developed a love for sports, music (especially jazz) and acting.

Known For

Acting
2023LegendSelf - Guest
2011Fairly LegalDavid Smith
2010Raising HopeKeith
2009Stargate - En route vers les étoilesO'Neil - Lui même
2009Stargate SG-1: Children of the GodsColonel Jack O'Neill
2009Stargate Atlantis: Fans' ChoiceJack O'Neill
2009Stargate UniverseJack O'Neill
2008Stargate: ContinuumMajor General Jack O'Neill
2004Stargate AtlantisJack O'Neill
1997Stargate SG-1Jack O'Neill
1996FirehouseLt. Michael Brooks
1996Pandora's ClockJames Holland
1995Past the BleachersBill Parish
1995LegendErnest Pratt / Nicodemus Legend
1994MacGyver: Trail to DoomsdayAngus MacGyver
1994MacGyver: Lost Treasure of AtlantisMacGyver
1994Beyond BetrayalBradley
1992Through the Eyes of a KillerRay Bellano
1992In the Eyes of a StrangerJack Rourke
1989The SimpsonsRichard Dean Anderson (voice)
1988The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood StuntmenSelf (archive footage)
1986Odd JobsSpud
1986Ordinary HeroesTony Kaiser
1985MacGyverAngus MacGyver
1983Emerald Point N.A.S.Navy Lt. Simon Adams
1982Young Doctors in LoveDrug dealer
1982Seven Brides for Seven BrothersAdam McFadden
1981Entertainment TonightSelf
1979The Facts of Life
1977The Love BoatCarter Randall
1976Battle of the Network Stars
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
Production
1997Stargate SG-1Producer
1996FirehouseExecutive Producer
1994MacGyver: Trail to DoomsdayExecutive Producer