Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson

Keynote Speaker: Television and Film Actor; Best Known as the Famous MacGyver

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Richard Dean Anderson Biography

Richard Dean Anderson is probably best known as MacGyver, the clever and inventive nonviolent hero who solved problems in his own unique way for seven successful seasons on ABC. In his roles before and since, this gifted actor has continued to demonstrate his remarkable talent and versatility.

Richard came to national attention in 1976 as Dr. Jeff Webber on the popular daytime drama "General Hospital." After five years in that role, he felt it was time to move on, and he left to try his hand at prime time television. He appeared in two short-lived television series for CBS, as the eldest brother in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" in 1982, and as a hot-shot Naval pilot in "Emerald Point N.A.S." in 1983, as well as numerous guest appearances in other series.

In 1985 Richard was cast in his signature role as MacGyver on ABC. He has told the story of how he won the role. He had been called in for an audition, and asked to "cold read" an unfamiliar script. Being very nearsighted, he asked to wear his glasses for the reading, and that simple unselfconscious gesture immediately convinced the show's producers that they had found the right man to become their unpretentious hero. MacGyver ran for seven successful years and continues to enjoy popularity all around the world.

He then went on to develop and produce several films and series with his production company, Gekko Film Corp. In the first project, Richard acted as both star and executive producer of two MacGyver movies for television, "MacGyver: Lost Treasure of Atlantis" and "MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday." Their next project for Gekko was the 1995 TV series "Legend" for UPN.

His next appearance was as the heroic captain of a doomed airliner in the 1996 blockbuster NBC miniseries "Pandora's Clock," which received critical acclaim. He followed this success by joining with MGM/UA and Showtime television in a joint deal with Gekko Film Corp to produce and star in the new science fiction series "Stargate SG-1", based on the 1994 movie.

An avid hockey fan, in 1988 and 1992, Richard was chosen to be the honorary captain of Team USA, the United States Olympic hockey team, and he takes pride in his opportunities to become an ambassador for the sport.

Anderson joined the cast of Fairly Legal on USA Network in Fall 2010 in the recurring role of David Smith, appearing in three episodes.

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Richard Dean Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film and Acting Speakers. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Richard Dean Anderson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Evan Peters, Tyler Lepley and Zach Woods. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Dean Anderson for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Richard Dean Anderson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Dean Anderson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Dean Anderson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Dean Anderson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard Dean Anderson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard Dean Anderson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Dean Anderson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard Dean Anderson speak about?

    Richard Dean Anderson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film and Acting.
  • Where does Richard Dean Anderson travel from?

    Richard Dean Anderson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Dean Anderson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Dean Anderson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Dean Anderson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Dean Anderson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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