Richard Dean Anderson
TV Actor
Began his career in 1976 on General Hospital, but is best known for his role as the title character on the hit TV series MacGyver.
He wanted to become a professional hockey player but had to abandon that goal after breaking both of his arms. He also tried his hand at becoming a jazz musician.
He appeared in an episode of The Simpsons.
He has a daughter with Apryl Prose, whom he never married. The two separated a short time after the birth of their daughter.
He starred in the sci-fi drama Stargate SG-1 alongside Michael Shanks.