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Richard Dean Anderson
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Richard Dean Anderson

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Born 1950 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA · Active 1944–2023

Richard Dean Anderson, born in 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, made his mark in the cult comedy Young Doctors in Love (1982). In this film, he delivers a memorable performance that highlights his comedic timing and charm, setting the stage for his later success in television. Known for his role as MacGyver, Anderson's early work in Young Doctors in Love reveals a playful side that resonates with fans of cult cinema, blending humor with the absurdity of medical dramas.

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Young Doctors in Love

Young Doctors in Love

1982 ★ 5.2
as Drug dealer

An 'Airplane!'-style spoof of hospital soap operas—a brilliant young trainee can't stand the sight of blood; a doctor romances the head nurse in order to get the key to the drugs cabinet; and there's a mafioso on the loose disguised as a woman.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons
1989
Stargate SG-1 (1997)
Stargate SG-1
1997
Stargate Atlantis (2004)
Stargate Atlantis
2004
MacGyver (1985)
MacGyver
1985
Stargate Universe (2009)
Stargate Universe
2009
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
Stargate: Continuum
2008

Filmography

37 credits
2020s 1 credit
2023
Legend as Self - Guest
TV ★ 7.0
2010s 2 credits
2011
Fairly Legal as David Smith
TV ★ 6.6
2010
Raising Hope as Keith
TV ★ 7.4
2000s 6 credits
2009
Stargate - En route vers les étoiles as O'Neil - Lui même
Movie
2009
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods as Colonel Jack O'Neill
Movie ★ 7.1
2009
Stargate Atlantis: Fans' Choice as Jack O'Neill
Movie ★ 8.5
2009
Stargate Universe as Jack O'Neill
TV ★ 7.4
2008
Stargate: Continuum as Major General Jack O'Neill
Movie ★ 7.1
2004
Stargate Atlantis as Jack O'Neill
TV ★ 8.0
1990s 10 credits
1997
Stargate SG-1 as Jack O'Neill
TV ★ 8.3
1996
Firehouse as Lt. Michael Brooks
Movie ★ 3.8
1996
Pandora's Clock as James Holland
TV ★ 5.5
1995
Past the Bleachers as Bill Parish
Movie ★ 5.3
1995
Legend as Ernest Pratt / Nicodemus Legend
TV ★ 6.4
1994
MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday as Angus MacGyver
Movie ★ 6.0
1994
MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis as MacGyver
Movie ★ 6.3
1994
Beyond Betrayal as Bradley
Movie ★ 6.5
1992
Through the Eyes of a Killer as Ray Bellano
Movie ★ 5.5
1992
In the Eyes of a Stranger as Jack Rourke
Movie ★ 4.8
1980s 9 credits
1989
The Simpsons as Richard Dean Anderson (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
1988
The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen as Self (archive footage)
Movie
1986
Odd Jobs as Spud
Movie ★ 4.4
1986
Ordinary Heroes as Tony Kaiser
Movie ★ 7.0
1985
MacGyver as Angus MacGyver
TV ★ 7.7
1983
Emerald Point N.A.S. as Navy Lt. Simon Adams
TV ★ 6.0
1982
Young Doctors in Love● as Drug dealer
Movie ★ 5.3
1982
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Adam McFadden
TV ★ 7.8
1981
Entertainment Tonight as Self
TV ★ 4.3
1970s 4 credits
1979
The Facts of Life
TV ★ 7.1
1977
The Love Boat as Carter Randall
TV ★ 6.3
1976
Battle of the Network Stars
TV ★ 6.2
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1960s 1 credit
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
TV ★ 7.5
1940s 1 credit
1944
Golden Globe Awards as Self - Presenter
TV ★ 7.2
Crew Credits
1990s 3 credits
1997
Stargate SG-1 Producer
TV ★ 8.3
1996
Firehouse Executive Producer
Movie ★ 3.8
1994
MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.0