Acting
Dana Elcar
1927 · Ferndale, Michigan United States
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
The Sting
F.B.I. Agent Polk
2010
Dimitri Moisevitch
Catch-22
Colonel Cathcart
Tough Love
Max Wiley
Sweet Revenge
Sen. Arthur Hagerty
Of Mice and Men
Soldier Blue
Capt. Battles
The Flying Misfits
Col. Thomas A. Lard
Fail Safe
Foster
Murder in Three Acts
Dr. Strange
The Boston Strangler
Luis Schubert
Forbidden Love
Burt Wagner