Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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.
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Filmography
Cast Credits
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2020
ER
Character: Manny Kendovich
TV • 1994
The Magic School Bus
Character: (voice)
TV • 1994
Inside Out
Character: Leo Gross
MOVIE • 1987
There Were Times, Dear
Character: Don Mason
MOVIE • 1987
Murder in Three Acts
Character: Dr. Strange
MOVIE • 1986
Matlock
Character:
TV • 1986
Toughlove
Character: Max Wiley
MOVIE • 1985
MacGyver
Character: Pete Thornton
TV • 1985
MacGyver
Character: Andy Colson
TV • 1985
2010
Character: Dimitri Moisevitch
MOVIE • 1984
Sweet Revenge
Character: Sen. Arthur Hagerty
MOVIE • 1984
All of Me
Character: Burton Schuyler
MOVIE • 1984
Jungle Warriors
Character: D'Antoni
MOVIE • 1984
Quarterback Princess
Character: Mr. Caine
MOVIE • 1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Character:
TV • 1983
Hardcastle and McCormick
Character: Frank Cardigan
TV • 1983
I Want to Live
Character: Warden
MOVIE • 1983
Blue Skies Again
Character: Lou
MOVIE • 1983
The A-Team
Character: George Olsen
TV • 1983
Crew
