Richard Dean Anderson Bio: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Daughter, Wife, Films, Awards

Richard Dean Anderson is an American actor whose rise to fame began with his portrayal of the resourceful agent Angus MacGyver in the television series MacGyver (1985–1992).

His inventive character, known for relying on brains and everyday materials instead of weapons, earned him widespread recognition.

Following this success, Anderson further established his career as Major General Jack O’Neill in the science fiction series Stargate SG-1 (1997–2005), a role he reprised in subsequent Stargate spin-offs.

Profile

• Full name: Richard Dean Anderson
• Date of birth: January 23, 1950
• Age: 75 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
• State of origin: Minnesota
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, television producer
• Height: 6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
• Weight: 176 lb (≈79.8 kg)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Brunet
• Parents: Stuart Jay Anderson (father), Jocelyn Rhae Carter (mother)
• Siblings: Three younger brothers—Jeffrey Scott Anderson, Thomas John Anderson, and James Stuart Anderson
• Spouse: None
• Children: Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Norwegian, Scottish, Finnish-Swedish, English, German, Swedish
• Net worth: $30 million

Early Life and Education

Richard Dean Anderson is now at the age of 75 years old. He was born on January 23, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Stuart Jay Anderson, a teacher, and Jocelyn Rhae Carter, an artist. As the eldest of four sons, he spent his childhood in Roseville, Minnesota. His family heritage includes Norwegian, Scottish, Finnish-Swedish, English, German, and Swedish roots.

He attended Alexander Ramsey High School, where a pair of arm fractures ended his aspirations for a professional hockey career at age 18. Anderson went on to study at St. Cloud State University and later at Ohio University, focusing on theater arts, although he left shortly before earning his degree.

During this period, he took part in a cross-country bicycle ride from Minnesota to Alaska, lived in North Hollywood and New York City, and supported himself with jobs that included whale handler, medieval dinner theater musician, and street mime.

Personal Life

Anderson divides his time between Vancouver, Los Angeles, and northern Minnesota. From 1996 to 2003, his partner was Apryl A. Prose, with whom he has a daughter, Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson (born August 2, 1998).

He stepped back from full-time work on Stargate SG-1 to focus on parenthood, describing his daughter as his “reason for coming to work.” He keeps details of his private life largely out of the spotlight.

Career

Anderson’s first screen appearance was in the 1975 Marine Reserve short The Birthday Party. He joined General Hospital as Dr. Jeff Webber from 1976 to 1981, then starred in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982–1983) and Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983–1984).

His lead role in MacGyver (1985–1992) introduced him to a global audience. He later executive-produced follow-up movies and composed the MacGyver episode song “Eau d’Leo.” From 1997 to 2005, he starred as Jack O’Neill in Stargate SG-1, earning praise for balancing action with subdued humor.

He reprised this role in Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe, and appeared in TV movies such as Through the Eyes of a Killer (1992), Pandora’s Clock (1996), Firehouse (1997), and the feature Stargate: Continuum (2008). In 2010, he joined Fairly Legal for a recurring role.

Awards

• Make-A-Wish Celebrity Award (1995)
• Favourite Male TV Character at the Spacey Awards (2005)

Net worth

Anderson’s net worth is estimated at $30 million, accrued through his long-running television roles, production credits, royalties from MacGyver and Stargate SG-1, and real estate investments.

Social Media

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Filmography

• The Birthday Party (1975 short film)
• General Hospital (1976–1981)
• Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982–1983)
• Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983–1984)
• MacGyver (1985–1992)
• Through the Eyes of a Killer (1992 TV movie)
• Pandora’s Clock (1996 TV movie)
• Firehouse (1997 TV movie)
• Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007)
• Stargate: Continuum (2008 film)
• Stargate Atlantis (2004–2006)
• Stargate Universe (2009–2010)
• The Simpsons (“Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore,” 2006)
• Fairly Legal (2011)
• Mercedes-Benz: MacGyver and the New Citan (2012)
• Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 (2013)

Discography

• Eau d’Leo