Richard Anderson

• Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Birthday: January 23, 1950

You know you are a cultural icon when your TV character transcends time and the tube to become part of the national lexicon – with “pulling a MacGyver” an a.k.a. for attacking a near-impossible problem with an inventive solution. As the ultimate problem solver, “MacGyver” (ABC, 1985-1992), Richard Dean Anderson extended his presence in the pop culture landscape by demonstrating his remarkable talent and versatility through solid work in other TV shows and films as well, most notably on the successful sci-fi series, “Stargate SG-1.�…more