Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson's favorite color is dark orange.

Richard Dean Anderson is partially colorblind- the blues and greens blend together. He sees all other colors normally.

Richard Dean Anderson had surgery on his right foot on October 16, 2007 and stayed in the hospital for two extra days because of extreme pain.

Richard Dean Anderson has an australian shepherd puppy named Andy.

In 1992, MacGyver was cancelled when Richard Dean Anderson announced he was qutting the show.

On learning that Dana Elcar died (his MacGyver co-star), Anderson said Elcar helped him overcome his fears of playing MacGyver.

Richard was one of many actors considered for the role of Commander Benjamin Sisko on the series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

In the August 1, 2004 issue of TV Guide Richard's Stargate SG-1 character Jack O'Neill was voted #10 into the list of 25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends.

Richard has appeared in episodes of two different series entitled "The Enemy Within" and "Last Stand". Those series were MacGyver and Stargate SG-1.

Richard has starred in two different television series' where his character's enemy has (seemingly) died multiple times: Murdoc in MacGyver and Apophis in Stargate SG-1.

Richard has appeared in episodes of three different television series' with Dan Shea: MacGyver, Stargate SG-1, and Stargate Atlantis.

He also appears in the 1997 PC game Fallout as the voice of Killian Darkwater.

Richard has dated Teri Hatcher, Sela Ward, Lara Flynn Boyle, and the famous German ice-skater Katarina Witt.

Richard is a good friends with John de Lancie.

Richard has appeared in the pilots of six different series: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Emerald Point N.A.S., MacGyver, Legend, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis.

Along with Michael Shanks, Richard is one of only two actors to appear in the pilots of both Stargate SG-1 and the spin-off series Stargate: Atlantis.

Like his character MacGyver, Richard also enjoys the sport of hockey, loves the outdoors and even takes part in a number of charities.

Richard, alongside his co-star from Stargate SG-1 Amanda Tapping, were hosting the FMA Vancouver 2006 on Sept. 30 (a Fashion, Music, and Art charity benefit gala for the Performing Arts). The founding groups are aiming at finding artists and awarding them for tributing back to the community.

US Air Force: The Air Force was extremely honored to have Richard Dean Anderson visit the Pentagon on 14 September [2004]. We are very proud of his portrayal of Colonel, now LieutenantGeneral, Jack O'Neill. Gen. O'Neill may at times be brash and irreverent, but there is no doubt of his patriotism and dedication to his job. We also congratulate Mr. Anderson on his promotion to 'Honorary Brigadier General - USAF'.

Richard was chosen for the Board of Trustees of the Waterkeeper Alliance, an environment organization in which he participates.

Richard's fans have nominated him for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006).

Martina McBride's song In My Daughter's Eyes is Richard's and his daughter's song.

Richard has given his approval on returning to 5 episodes of Stargate SG-1's 10th season, including the 200th episode of the series. He will also guest-star on one episode of season 3 of Stargate Atlantis.

Richard's nickname is Rick or RDA.

Richard Dean Anderson is of Irish, Swedish, Norwegian and Mohawk Native American descent.

Richard's Chinese Astrology sign is Ox - a person who is a born leader that achieve great things. Moreover, Oxen are dependable, and believe in making things right from the first try.

Richard appeared in a MasterCard commercial during the 2006 Super Bowl, reprising his role on MacGyver as the hero who uses every piece of matter in order to get out of trouble.

Richard attended the Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, and St Cloud State University, St Cloud, Minnesota.

Richard was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and raised in Roseville, Minnesota.

Richard is no less than a professional Actor, Producer, Mime, Singer, and Stage Manager.

He has 3 brothers: Jeffrey Scott, Thomas John, and James Stuart.

He likes dogs: Whiskey, an Australian shepherd he raised from a puppy, was his companion for many years until he passed away in 1989 at the age of 13. In 1996 he found a new companion in Zo, a new shepherd.

Anderson had a sense of adventure and discovery. When he was 17, he took a 5641 mile bicycle trip from his home in Minnesota, though Canada and finishing in Alaska. He started it with his friends, but did most of the trip, and until the end, alone.

During his high school days, he dreamed of a Hockey career. Unfortunately, when he was 16, he broke his two arms in three weeks while playing Hockey. The plans changed.

Richard Dean Anderson supports several society organizations, including sports, environment, art and help for kids.

He appeared in the short TV-Series Legend in double-role as Ernest Pratt and Nicodemus Legend, in the year 1995.

He had a band called Rickie Dean and Dante while he was in college.

He keeps playing guitar, and has even tried composing, including the original piece Eau d'Leo (Water of Leo), which was used in the series MacGyver.

Both his hair and his eyes are Dark-Brown.

He is a fan of sports: skiing, hockey, baseball, sky diving, cycling. He likes auto-racing and fast cars, and owns several, including 1000cc Harley-Davidson Sportster and a black Acura NSX.

He was made an honourary Brigadier General at the Air Force Association's 57th Annual Air Force Anniversary Dinner on September 14, 2004, for being star and executive-producer in Stargate SG-1, a series that portrays the US Air-Force in a positive light. The award was given by the Air Force Chief-of-Staff, General John P. Jumper, who played himself in the end of the series' 7th season. The last recipient of this award was James Stewart in 1987.

Richard Dean Anderson apparently likes long term roles. He played in General Hospital for 5 years (1976 - 1981), in MacGyver for 7 years (1985 - 1992), and in Stargate SG1 for 8 years (1997 - 2005).

Richard Dean Anderson has never married. He lives with his partner, Apryl Prose, and together they raise up their daughter, Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson, who was born on August 2, 1998.

His father, Stuart Anderson, was an English, drama, and humanities teacher at Minneapolis, Minnesota local high school, and is an exceptional jazz bassist. His mother, Jocelyn, is a talented artist in painting and sculpture.

Richard dated his Emerald Point N.A.S. co-star Sela Ward who played his sister on the series. Sela was his companion from 1983 to 1986.

Richard played Robert Vaughn's son in Emerald Point N.A.S. although Richard is only seventeen years younger than him.

Richard was a guest star on The Simpsons' 17th season, in episode 17, Kiss, Kiss Bang Bangalore. He played himself.

His favourite TV show is The Simpsons.

Anderson studied drama at St. Cloud State College and Ohio University Athens.

Like his two most famous characters, Angus MacGyver of MacGyver (1985) and Colonel/Brigadier General Jack O'Neill of Stargate SG-1 (1997), he was born and raised in Minnesota.

He is on the board of directors of "Handgun Control, Inc". In the TV show MacGyver (1985), his character always refused to use guns.

He performed as a mime before acting in television.

He left General Hospital in 1981 because he sought a career on primetime television. His first primetime appearance was in The Facts of Life episode "Brian and Sylvia".

At the Spacey Awards 2005, he won the Favourite Male TV Character award for his portrayal of Colonel/Brigadier General Jack O'Neill on Stargate SG-1. The other nominees were Scott Bakula (Captain Jonathan Archer of Enterprise), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor of Smallville), Edward James Olmos (Commander William Adama of Battlestar Galactica) and Chris Kramer (Morgan Pym of The Collector).

From when he first appeared on television in 1976 until his "retirement" in 2005, he was a regular on one series or another every year except for 1984, 1993, 1994 and 1996.

He needed to add the "Dean" to his name to register in the Screen Actor's Guild, as Richard Anderson (The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman) already had claim to his name. SAG requires member's names to be unique.

He has appeared with Garwin Sanford in episodes of three different series: MacGyver, Stargate SG-1, and Stargate Atlantis.

He has appeared with John de Lancie in episodes of three different series: MacGyver, Legend, and Stargate SG-1.

Richard is 6' 1.5" (1.87m).

He has appeared in two different productions which featured the word "Atlantis" in the title: the TV-movie MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis (star) and the TV series Stargate Atlantis (guest).