Acting
Richard Dean Anderson
Born 1950-01-23
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Richard Dean Anderson
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The Simpsons
1989
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Stargate SG-1
1997
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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Stargate Atlantis
2004
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MacGyver
1985
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Stargate Universe
2009
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The Love Boat
1977
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Golden Globe Awards
1944
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Stargate: Continuum
2008
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (38 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | LEGEND | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2023 |
 | Fairly Legal | David Smith | TV Series | 2011 |
 | Raising Hope | Keith | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Stargate Universe | Jack O'Neill | TV Series | 2009 |
 | Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice | Jack O'Neill | Movie | 2009 |
 | Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods | Colonel Jack O'Neill | Movie | 2009 |
 | Stargate - En route vers les étoiles | O'Neil - Lui même | Movie | 2009 |
 | Stargate: Continuum | Major General Jack O'Neill | Movie | 2008 |
 | Stargate Atlantis | Jack O'Neill | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Stargate SG-1 | Jack O'Neill | TV Series | 1997 |
| Stargate SG-1 | Producer | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Pandora's Clock | James Holland | TV Series | 1996 |
| Firehouse | Lt. Michael Brooks | Movie | 1996 | |
| Firehouse | Executive Producer | Movie | 1996 | |
 | Past the Bleachers | Bill Parish | Movie | 1995 |
 | Legend | Ernest Pratt / Nicodemus Legend | TV Series | 1995 |
 | MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday | Angus MacGyver | Movie | 1994 |
| MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday | Executive Producer | Movie | 1994 |
 | Beyond Betrayal | Bradley | Movie | 1994 |
| Beyond Betrayal | Bradley Matthews | Movie | 1994 |
 | MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis | MacGyver | Movie | 1994 |
 | Through the Eyes of a Killer | Ray Bellano | Movie | 1992 |
 | In the Eyes of a Stranger | Jack Rourke | Movie | 1992 |
 | The Simpsons | Richard Dean Anderson (voice) | TV Series | 1989 |
| The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 1988 | |
| Ordinary Heroes | Tony Kaiser | Movie | 1986 | |
 | Odd Jobs | Spud | Movie | 1986 |
 | MacGyver | Angus MacGyver | TV Series | 1985 |
 | Emerald Point N.A.S. | Navy Lt. Simon Adams | TV Series | 1983 |
 | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | Adam McFadden | TV Series | 1982 |
 | Young Doctors in Love | Drug dealer | Movie | 1982 |
 | Entertainment Tonight | Self | TV Series | 1981 |
 | The Facts of Life | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1979 |
 | The Love Boat | Carter Randall | TV Series | 1977 |
 | Battle of the Network Stars | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1976 |
 | Saturday Night Live | MacGyver (uncredited) | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | TV Series | 1962 |
 | Golden Globe Awards | Self - Presenter | TV Series | 1944 |