Richard Dean Anderson’s daughter Wylie Quinn Anderson Biography: Awards, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Boyfriend, Movies

Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson is an American actress, writer, and director who came into the spotlight in the late 2010s through short films and guest television roles.

The daughter of MacGyver star Richard Dean Anderson, she earned fame for writing, directing, and starring in the 2023 short How to Cry on Command, and has since appeared in feature films such as Don’t Worry Darling (2022) and indie projects like Chasing Oslo.

Profile

• Full name: Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson
• Date of birth: August 2, 1998
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• State of origin: California
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress, writer, director
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
• Weight: 121 lbs (55 kg)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Blonde
• Parents: Richard Dean Anderson (father), Apryl Prose (mother)
• Siblings: Payton Anderson (younger sister)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single.
• Ethnicity: Northern European
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Wylie Quinn Annarose Anderson is now 27 years old and was born on August 2, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up immersed in the entertainment world as the daughter of actor Richard Dean Anderson and creative professional Apryl Prose.

Anderson attended Edina High School before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre education and performance from Emerson College in 2020. She further honed her craft at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center and studied sketch comedy with Upright Citizens Brigade.

Personal Life

Wylie Anderson maintains a low public profile regarding her relationships. Raised in Los Angeles, she divides her time between film sets and theatrical workshops, and she credits her parents’ supportive approach to her creative freedom.

Career

Wylie Quinn made her screen debut in a 2013 episode of Raising Hope, followed by a 2018 appearance on the PBS series American Experience. In 2022, she portrayed Anna in Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling and co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the short film How to Cry on Command (2023).

That project, along with Chasing Oslo, showcased her versatility as both a director and actor. In 2024, she appeared in the feature Thanks for Having Me and continues to develop original shorts that blend her theatrical training with a modern sensibility.

Awards

• 2021: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Play – 37th Annual EVVY Awards – Won
• 2021: Best Children Short Finalist – Indie Short Fest for Rosie Loves Ghost Stories – Nominated

Net worth

Anderson’s net worth is approximately $2 million, primarily earned through her acting and directing work.

Social Media

• Instagram: @wylieanderson
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Filmography

• Raising Hope (TV series; episode) (2013)
• American Experience (TV series; episode) (2018)
• Chasing Oslo (short film) (2023)
• How to Cry on Command (short film; also writer/director) (2023)
• Don’t Worry Darling (2022)
• Thanks for Having Me (2024)
• Rosie Loves Ghost Stories (student short) (2021)