John Anderson
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- born: 20/Oct/1922 (Clayton, Illinois, USA)
- died: 07/Aug/1992 (Sherman Oaks, California, USA) - heart attack
Biography
John Anderson was an American actor and director born in Clayton, Illinois. He was known for several roles, including his recurring role in "MacGyver" as Harry Jackson, the title character's grandfather. Earlier work included appearances on many Western series, including several episodes of "Gunsmoke" in various roles, and "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" as Virgil Earp. He portrayed Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the popular TV miniseries "Backstairs at the White House" (1979). He also portrayed the character Kevin Uxbridge in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Survivors".
Standing 6' 5½" tall (1.97 m), he bore a strong resmblance to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, whom he portrayed twice. He was also the uncredited voice of Mark Twain in the Epcot attraction "The American Adventure".
Filmography
With Hitchcock...
- Psycho (1960) - cast: Charlie
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents - The Old Pro (28/Nov/1961) - cast: Nicholson
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour - Ride the Nightmare (29/Nov/1962) - cast: Adam
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour - The Second Wife (26/Apr/1965) - cast: Luke Hunter
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Film Frames
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