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Richard Dean Anderson

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Recent Role:
Keith on Raising Hope
Gender:
Male
Born:
1-23-1950
Birthplace:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Well known as the talented everyday-hero MacGyver, Richard Dean Anderson is a very gifted, remarkable actor by himself.
Born in Minnesota to a teacher father and Drawing artist mother, he wished to be a Hockey player while he was teenager. However, several accidents while playing, forced him to stop. He almost finished his degree in Drama in the Ohio University, but his inner will for travels made him move to Los Angeles. He played on theaters, and it didn't take him long to move to TV. There, he played several important roles throughout the 70's (
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, but in the year 1985 he became Macgyver, the huge step of his career. He played there a talented guy who solved problems with his scientific knowledge and every object he could find, rather than violence. MacGyver ran for 7 successful seasons.
After that he played in several movies, showing variety of talents, such as Drama (Pride of the Marines, and Past the Bleachers), Action (In the Eyes of a Stranger) and Fear (Beyond Betrayal).
Anderson is well known today for his 8 year role in Stargate SG1, the continuation of the Stargate Movie, where he played Colonel/Brigadier General Jack O'Neill, humorous commander of an army unit which travels to other planets through a circular ancient device, in order to fight the evil and save Earth and the galaxy. He left in 2004 in order to spend more time with his partner Apryl Prose (they have never married) and their 6 year old daughter Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson.

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  • Meet Richard in SYDNEY on March 6th 2010!!

    Hi Everyone, The HUB Productions is holding a Stargate Convention in Sydney on March 6th and Richard is making his first ever Aussie appearance alongside other stargate stars including Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Chris Judge, David Blue, David Nykl, Dan Shea, Conner Trinneer and Gigi Edgley!! More I bought tickets to the event some time ago and a friend was supposed to attend with me, unfortunately she has fallen ill and can no longer attend. I am therefore selling her ticket on ebay if anyone is interested in purchasing it. The ticket is a day pass in ROW C and cost $150 + postage etc. If you would like more details on the event please visit www.thehubproductions.com And if you are interested in purchasing the ticket please visit http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300403212851

    1 comments, last one Mar 4, 2010
  • RDA's Favorite Role?

    RDA had 3 major roles in his career so far, and several minor ones. What is your own favorite role of RDA, or may I rephrase it: What is your favorite RDA style: Adventurer, creative, young, charismatic (MacGyver); The space warrior, the funniest SGC soldier of all time (O'Neill); SeriousMore Physician from the passionate Hospital (Dr. Webber); or the Mini-series person who has two different freaky roles (Legend). Let the vote... begin!

    14 comments, last one Dec 28, 2009
  • Richard Dean Anderson in "Macgruber"

    If you've ever seen this skit on SNL, you'll know how funny it is. Now imagine it with RDA guest starring as Macgyver! :P Here are the links to all 3 skits Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

    4 comments, last one Feb 8, 2009
  • Good News

    It is confirmed that RDA will be in the second stargate sg1 movie entitled Stargate: Continuum due out next year.

    4 comments, last one May 19, 2008
  • Have You Ever Met RDA?

    I have always wanted to meet RDA but have never had the opportunity.....I was wondering if anyone else has ever had the chance to meet him?.....If so what were your experiences and impressions of him?

    7 comments, last one May 10, 2008
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  • MacGyver movie: good idea or bad idea?

    I think Patty and Selma Bouvier just had simultaneous heart attacks. Television's most resourceful secret agent--Angus MacGyver--may be getting back into action on the big screen, if New Line Cinema gets its way. The production house is developing a movie-sized version of the 1980s action show MacGyver, says The Hollywood Reporter.

  • This fall's Simpsons guest stars

    Fox has released an official list of guest voices for the upcoming season of The Simpsons. America's favorite family will welcome the likes of Alec Baldwin, Ricky Gervais, and Lily Tomlin into their animated yellow bosoms.

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    Perhaps one of my favorite actors. I loved him in MacGyver, and could not get enough of him in SG-1. He always brought an air of amusement to the character of Colonel Jack O'Neill (Spelled with two l's) that I just loved. It truly disappointed me when he left SG-1. His character's relationship with Micheal's was just fantastic, especially how the two always played so well off of each other. He's character always had heart, and was quite often misunderstood and torn between the decisions he had to make. His humor and timing was always wonderful. This man is truly a great actor.

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    PERFECT!!!!! I lighten up whenever I watch him hide show

    My Dream Guy....
    One can see from the way his series succeed how gr8 he actually is... I mean first the famous Mcgyver.. then the longest sci fi series ever and in my opinion the greatest too. without him stargate sg1 just isn't the same... he added an extra something... even when he didn't have much text he was the most important one in the episode... his looks are just charming and then ofcors his SMILE just perfect... this half lips closing... he just looks amazing and he always plays the protector's roel who's the hero of each day and modest too... i rally love the way he acts... when he's playing dumb and just makes jokes out of the blue but at the same time he really makes all the difference... I wish to find my real life O'Neill... with the same character, appearence and SMILE
    Way To Go Rick =D =D =D

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    Richard Dean Anderson is like fine wine - he only gets better with time! hide show

    Richard Dean Anderson is one of the finest actors of our time. He made MacGyver a household word and has kept his principles strong. Most people don't realize how talented he is at his craft. He is an extremely hard worker as well. He is a very down-to-earth person who cares about people and our environment and works hard to make the world a better place. His versatility is incredible and evidenced in the many roles he has played over the years. Most people know him as MacGyver, Dr. Jeff Webber or Colonel Jack O'Neill but he has portrayed so many other characters and gives his all to the performance whether it is a Marine blinded during wartime, a psychotic stalker or an abusive, controlling police officer.

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    AMAZING! hide show

    Mr. Anderson is one of the best T.V. show actors of all time. From his classic and influential MacGuyver episodes to his great supporting role in Stargate. He influenced myself as well as many others I know to try things out and be creative when trying to solve a problem. Yeah sure, these are ideas that originated from the fonzy himself, Henry Wrinkler who invented MacGuyver, but the best character possible was chosen for the role, Richard Dean Anderson. He has the best show from the late 80's into the early 90's that the whole family could watch, appreciate and learn something from.

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    I really like him! hide show

    I felt in love with Mac long before realizing he was only a character! Then i discovered Richard Dean Anderson...and that's history!He's one of my best actors:he is handsome, intelligent, sexy, sweet,charming, he can be every girl/woman dream!
    Plus he's a really good actor always aid by the characters he played! Sometimes he's funny, a bit crazy, ready to help everyone in all the situations; other times he's more serious but always smart and good...also with guns if needs(in real life he fight against all kind of firearms)! But absolutely always great! He couldn't be such a good actor if he's not a beautiful person!

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