Richard Dean Anderson

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Birth Place:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Received an award in 2004 for his role in portraying the Air Force in a positive light in "Stargate SG-1․"
Founded the Celebrity All Star Hockey team for charity
Received the 1995 Celebrity Award from the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Was a member of the Board of Advisors of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Studied drama at St․ Cloud University and at Ohio University
Worked as a street mime, juggler, jester, singer, musician and whale handler before landing a role "General Hospital․"
Quote: "Being a father, well, I don't know if this is a change, but it makes me want to get out of here faster․ Get off the clock․ Just cause the baby is my reason for living, my reason for coming to work․"
Formed his own production company called Gekko Film Corp․ with business partner Michael Greenburg
Known for his roles as Angus MacGyver in "MacGyver" and Colonel Jack O'Neill in "Stargate SG-1․"
Spoke at the 1991 opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics
Supports various organizations, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Center for the Prevention of Handgun Violence
Took a 5,600-mile bicycle trip from Minnesota through Canada and Alaska at the age of 17
Aspired to be a professional hockey player until he broke both his arms at the age of 16

1991Award for Ongoing Commitment - EMA Board of Directors Ongoing Commitment Award:Winner
1998Saturn Award - Best Genre TV Actor:Nominated
1999Saturn Award - Best Genre TV Actor:Winner
2000Saturn Award - Best Genre TV Actor:Nominated
2000Gemini - Best Dramatic Series:Nominated
2001Saturn Award - Best Actor on Television:Nominated
2002Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
2003Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
2004Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
2005Saturn Award - Best Actor on Television:Nominated
2005TV Land Award - Most Uninsurable Driver:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - Greatest Gear or Admirable Apparatus:Nominated

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