Actor
Dana Elcar
October 10, 1927 · Ferndale, Michigan United States
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.
Notable work
8The Sting (1973)
as F.B.I. Agent Polk
7.5Knight Rider (1982)
as Strock
7.5The A-Team (1983)
as George Olsen and as Judge Leonard Mordente
6.72010 (1984)
as Dimitri Moisevitch
7.8ER (1994)
as Manny Kendovich
7.7MacGyver (1985)
as Pete Thornton and as Andy Colson and Director
8.1Columbo (1971)
as Falcon
7.2The Incredible Hulk (1977)
as Sheriff Harris
7.5Bonanza (1959)
as Caleb Milton and as Mr. Merrick
7.8Fail Safe (1964)
as Foster
7.3The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
as Larry Stover
7.9Get Smart (1965)
as Kruger
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