Quick Facts
Born:
1927-10-10
Birthplace:
Ferndale, Michigan United States
Credits:
152 Total Roles
Dana Elcar
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dana Elcar (born October 10, 1927) 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.
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Known For
The Sting
F.B.I. Agent Polk
Knight Rider
Strock
The A-Team
George Olsen
The A-Team
Judge Leonard Mordente
2010
Dimitri Moisevitch
ER
Manny Kendovich
MacGyver
Pete Thornton
MacGyver
Andy Colson
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1994 | ER TV | Manny Kendovich |
| 1994 | The Magic School Bus TV | Mr. Terese (voice) |
| 1987 | Inside Out MOVIE | Leo Gross |
| 1987 | There Were Times, Dear MOVIE | Don Mason |
| 1986 | Murder in Three Acts MOVIE | Dr. Strange |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Arthur Hughes |
| 1985 | Toughlove MOVIE | Max Wiley |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | Pete Thornton |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | Andy Colson |