Where is richard dean anderson, now

Modern American actor Date of Birth: Country: USA

Content:

1. Biography of Richard Dean Anderson
2. Early Career
3. Stargate SG-1 and Later Career
4. Other Ventures
5. Personal Life

Biography of Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson, a modern American actor, was born on January 23, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He gained worldwide fame by portraying the lead role in the television series "MacGyver" and the role of Colonel/General Jonathan "Jack" O'Neill in the legendary television series "Stargate SG-1", which is the longest-running science fiction television series in North American history.

Richard dean anderson biography After struggling to find his footing as an actor, Richard Dean Anderson became a cultural icon as the titular "MacGyver" ABC, , a cunning non-violent action hero who wiggled his way out of one precarious situation after another with little more than duct tape and his trusty Swiss Army knife. For seven seasons, Anderson embodied the multifaceted MacGyver, while the character entered the national lexicon and lived on as a cross-generational hero. Prior to the show, Anderson spent five seasons as Dr. Jack O'Neill, the intrepid leader of an elite military unit exploring the galaxy and defending Earth from alien invaders. The cult favorite spawned a numbers of sequels where Anderson reprised O'Neill in the series' ever-expanding universe.

Anderson grew up in Roseville, Minnesota and attended Ohio University and St. Cloud State University.

Early Career

Anderson began his acting career with the role of Dr. Jeff Webber in the series "General Hospital" from to He also played the role of Adam in the television series "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" and gained popularity after the release of the series "MacGyver", which was highly acclaimed throughout its run from to In , Anderson starred in the comedy series "Legend", which consisted of only 12 episodes, portraying a detective writer who is forced to become the hero of his own novels.

Stargate SG-1 and Later Career

From to , Anderson played the lead role of Colonel/General Jack O'Neill in the series "Stargate SG-1", based on the film "Stargate".

In the sixth season, Anderson reduced his involvement in the show to focus on raising his daughter. He eventually left the show as a regular cast member and made guest appearances in later seasons. Anderson also appeared in three episodes of the series "Stargate Atlantis". In , he was honored by the United States Air Force for his positive portrayal of the Air Force in "Stargate SG-1".

Other Ventures

Aside from his acting career, Anderson is a passionate hockey player and enjoys skiing.

What happened to richard dean anderson biography Facts of Richard Dean Anderson. Richard Dean Anderson has established himself as one of the prominent faces in the field of acting. Starting his acting career playing the role, Dr. Jeff Webber in the soap opera series General Hospital , the actor reached the pinnacle of his career appearing as the lead actor in the TV series MacGyver from He is also mostly known for his work in several other projects which include the Eyes of a Killer , Pandora's Clock , and Firehouse

He has appeared in various sports-themed episodes of television shows, including "MacGyver". In , Anderson briefly reprised his role as Angus MacGyver in a MasterCard commercial during the Super Bowl. He has also been a voice actor in the video game "Fallout" and made guest appearances on shows such as "The Simpsons".

Personal Life

Anderson has never been married but has a daughter named Wylie Quinn Annarose, born in He has been romantically linked to Teri Hatcher, Sela Ward, Lara Flynn Boyle, and figure skater Katarina Witt.