Nationality: American
Birthdate: 10/20/1922
Birthplace: Clayton, Illinois, USA
Death Date: 08/07/1992
A prolific, versatile, light-haired character actor, Anderson amassed feature credits including "Psycho" (1960, as the smarmy car salesman), Ossie Davis' "Cotton Comes to Harlem" (1970) and John Sayles' "Eight Men Out" (1988). His TV credits include over 500 roles, most notably among them a recurring role on "Dallas"; the short lived spin-off "Baby Boom"; and, as the title character's father, "MacGyver".
Began acting career on Mississippi River showboat
1950
Made feature debut in "Fancy Pants"
1955
Made TV debut in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp"
