Michael Anderson Jr.
Biography
Michael Joseph Anderson Jr. was born on August 6, 1943, in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK. He is a retired British-American actor whose career spans forty years, during which he appeared in numerous films. His notable film credits include The Sundowners in 1960, In Search of the Castaways, Major Dundee in 1965, The Sons of Katie Elder in 1965, and Logan's Run in 1976. In Logan's Run, he acted alongside Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Farrah Fawcett. His father is film director Michael Anderson, Sr., and he comes from a theatrical family with grandparents and a great-great-aunt who were acclaimed actors. He trained in drama and ballet at the Arts Educational School.
Career overview
Michael Joseph Anderson Jr. was born on August 6, 1943, in Hillingdon, Middlesex, into a theatrical family. His father is the film director Michael Anderson Sr., and his grandparents and great-great-aunt were acclaimed actors. He trained in drama and ballet at the Arts Educational School.
During his forty-year acting career, he appeared in numerous films and television productions. Among his most notable film roles are appearances in The Sundowners in 1960, In Search of the Castaways, The Sons of Katie Elder in 1965, Major Dundee also in 1965, and Logan's Run in 1976. In Logan's Run, he acted alongside Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne, and Farrah Fawcett.
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70 titles- Elvis Meets Nixon (1997) as Secret Service Agent
- Undue Influence (1996) as Funeral Priest
- Terminal Rush (1996) as Harrison Dekker
- Rent-a-Kid (1995) as Mr. Nicely
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Jack Hamilton
- Sunset Grill (1993) as Lt. Jeff Carruthers
- Dieppe (1993) as David Lean
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Ian Bancroft
- Jesse Hawkes (1989)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Lynch
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Love Leads the Way: A True Story (1984) as Hank
- Making of a Male Model (1983) as Sven
- A Legacy for Leonette (1982) as Martin
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Bill Tuttle
- The Million Dollar Face (1981)
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Garwood Huddle Jr.
- The Martian Chronicles (1980) as David Lustig
- Nightkill (1980) as Lt. Donner
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Bill
- The Stableboy's Christmas (1978) as Father
- CHiPs (1977) as Lucas Peters
- What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Logan's Run (1976) as Doc
- Kiss Me... Kill Me (1976) as Dan Hodges
- Kate McShane (1975) as Norman Kagan
- Evel Knievel (1974) as Darrell Pettet
- Shootout in a One-Dog Town (1974) as Billy Boy
- Police Story (1973)
- Police Story (1973) as Robert Armstrong
- Coffee, Tea or Me? (1973) as Tommy Byrnes
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Paul William Bierce
- The Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1972) as Cole Wetherall
- In Search of America (1971) as J.J.
- WUSA (1970) as Marvin
- The House That Would Not Die (1970) as Stan Whitman
- Love, American Style (1969) as Officer Tracy
- Love, American Style (1969) as Dewey
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Medical Center (1969) as Kevin
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Jerry
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Michael Rigney
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Ray Stokely
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Jeff Koestler
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Anthony Waring
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Bobby
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Ben Car
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Troy Eldridge
- Ironside (1967) as Jeff Hanley
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Chris
- The Monroes (1966) as Clayt Monroe
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Cass Pritchard
- The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) as Bud Elder
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as James the Younger
- Major Dundee (1965) as Trooper Tim Ryan
- Dear Heart (1965) as Patrick, Phyllis' Son
- The Glory Guys (1965) as Pvt. Martin Hale
- Espionage (1963) as Bob Farrell
- Stoney Burke (1962)
- Play It Cool (1962) as Alvin
- In Search of the Castaways (1962) as John Glenarvan
- Reach for Glory (1962) as Lewis Craig
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as John Harrington
- The Sundowners (1960) as Sean Carmody
- Tiger Bay (1959) as Boy with Cap Gun (uncredited)
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Prince Arthur
- The Moonraker (1958) as Martin Strangeways
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Anderson Jr. best known for?
Michael Anderson Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including THX 1138 (1971), Highlander: The Series (1992), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Joint Security Area (2000).
When and where was Michael Anderson Jr. born?
Michael Anderson Jr. was born on August 6, 1943 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK.
How many credits does Michael Anderson Jr. have?
Michael Anderson Jr. has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1997.
What is Michael Anderson Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Michael Joseph Anderson Jr. was born on August 6, 1943, in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, UK. He is a retired British-American actor whose career spans forty years, during which he appeared in numerous films. His notable film credits include The Sundowners in 1960, In Search of the Castaways, Major Dundee in 1965, The...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Lynch — aged about 40
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) — aged about 32
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Ian Bancroft — aged about 48
- Highway to Heaven (1984) — aged about 40
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Garwood Huddle Jr. — aged about 36
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Michael Rigney — aged about 24
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