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Richard Dean Anderson

Acting Born Jan 23, 1950 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA 24 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • The Simpsons (1989) as Richard Dean Anderson (voice)
  • Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Jack O'Neill
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Love Boat (1977) as Carter Randall
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
  • The Facts of Life (1979)
  • MacGyver (1985) as Angus MacGyver
  • Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Jack O'Neill
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
  • Stargate Universe (2009) as Jack O'Neill
  • Raising Hope (2010) as Keith
  • Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
  • Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
  • Fairly Legal (2011) as David Smith
  • Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982) as Adam McFadden
  • Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983) as Navy Lt. Simon Adams
  • Legend (1995) as Ernest Pratt / Nicodemus Legend
  • Stargate: Continuum (2008) as Major General Jack O'Neill
  • Pandora's Clock (1996) as James Holland
  • Young Doctors in Love (1982) as Drug dealer
  • Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) as Colonel Jack O'Neill
  • MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday (1994) as Angus MacGyver
  • Odd Jobs (1986) as Spud
  • MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis (1994) as MacGyver