Dana Elcar
Acting
Born October 10, 1927 · Ferndale, Michigan United States
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ibsen Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 - June 6, 2005) was an American television and movie character actor. Although he appeared in about 40 films, his most memorable role was on the 1980s and 1990s television series MacGyver as Peter Thornton, an administrator working for the Phoenix Foundation. Elcar had appeared in the pilot episode of MacGyver as Andy Colson (a completely different character), but was later cast as Peter Thornton, making his first regular appearance in the 11th episode of the first season. Description above from the Wikipedia article Da…
Known For · 40 titles
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Columbo
Dark Shadows
Knight Rider
The A-Team
Hawaii Five-O
Bonanza
MacGyver
Trapper John, M.D.
Ironside
Hill Street Blues
Love, American Style
Mannix
Falcon Crest
The Virginian
Mission: Impossible
Newhart
Matlock
The Rockford Files
The Waltons
Get Smart
The Partridge Family
Baretta
Room 222
The Six Million Dollar Man
Hart to Hart
Naked City
Cannon
Gunsmoke
The F.B.I.
The Defenders
The Invaders
The Incredible Hulk
Run for Your Life
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
The Fall Guy
Medical Center
The Name of the Game
Omnibus
Matt Houston