![]() ![]() There was a five-year gap between the end run of MacGyver and Richard Dean Anderson’s next big role. ![]() RICHARD DEAN ANDERSON LEADS STARGATE SG-1 Anderson also reprised his role as MacGyver in the 2012 mini-series Mercedes-Benz: MacGyver and the new Citan. It also produced two made-for-TV movies, MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis and MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday. His scientific knowledge and methods were even vetted by real scientists to have MacGyver’s solutions be as real as possible. He also prefers less violent methods of solving problems. The series revolved around a special agent who would much rather use brains over weapons.īecause of a firearm accident that concluded with the death of his friend, MacGyver preferred not to use or even carry a gun. Not that Richard Dean Anderson wasn’t manly, but they were looking for an actor who could use more brains than brawn. During the search for their MacGyver, the actors who auditioned for the part were too manly. The series was set up, in part, by Henry Winkler (Fonzie from the Happy Days), who was able to sell the idea to Paramount. The first MacGyver series was produced back in 1985. HE WAS PICKED TO PLAY MACGYVER BECAUSE HE WASN’T TOO MANLY It wasn’t until 1985 that Richard Dean Anderson got his big break. He was seen on The Facts Of Life, The Love Boat, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Emerald Point N.A.S. For the next few years, Anderson bounced from show to show. Sarah Webber, Nurse Elizabeth Webber, and Hayden Barnes, the latter two still on the soap. ![]() Steve Hardy.Īnderson played the character for five years as a recurring role. Jeff Webber, the son of long-time GH character Dr. If you know your GH history, you will know that Anderson played Dr. He was first featured on the long-running and highly-rated daily soap opera General Hospital, where he portrayed a doctor (imagine that). Richard Dean Anderson started his acting career quite some time ago. RICHARD DEAN ANDERSON GOT HIS START ON GENERAL HOSPITAL The Companion members can watch it for free on their site, and others can become members for just $39.99 a year. It would be the first time in over 12 years that Richard Dean Anderson would reprise that role in any form. His former co-star Amanda Tapping (who portrayed Samantha Carter on Stargate SG-1) Tweeted the announcement. Sign up in the next seven days for an exclusive enamel pin Jacks back!! I’m thrilled to announce that Richard Dean Anderson will be joining and I for #StargateAI Version 2 only on May 2022. ![]()
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