
Richard Dean Anderson
Acting
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.
TV Shows(19)

Legend
Self - Guest
2023

Fairly Legal
David Smith
2011

Raising Hope
Keith
2010

Stargate Universe
Jack O'Neill
2009

Stargate Atlantis
Jack O'Neill
2004

Stargate SG-1
Jack O'Neill
1997

Pandora's Clock
James Holland
1996

Legend
Ernest Pratt / Nicodemus Legend
1995

The Simpsons
Richard Dean Anderson (voice)
1989

MacGyver
Angus MacGyver
1985

Emerald Point N.A.S.
Navy Lt. Simon Adams
1983

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Adam McFadden
1982

Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981

The Facts of Life
1979

The Love Boat
Carter Randall
1977

Battle of the Network Stars
1976

Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
1944
Movies(15)

Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice
Jack O'Neill
2009

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
Colonel Jack O'Neill
2009

Stargate - En route vers les étoiles
O'Neil - Lui même
2009

Stargate: Continuum
Major General Jack O'Neill
2008
Firehouse
Lt. Michael Brooks
1996

Past the Bleachers
Bill Parish
1995

MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday
Angus MacGyver
1994

Beyond Betrayal
Bradley
1994

MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis
MacGyver
1994

Through the Eyes of a Killer
Ray Bellano
1992

In the Eyes of a Stranger
Jack Rourke
1992
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen
Self (archive footage)
1988
Ordinary Heroes
Tony Kaiser
1986

Odd Jobs
Spud
1986

Young Doctors in Love
Drug dealer
1982