Dana Elcar

TV Actor

Birthday October 10, 1927

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Ferndale, MI

DEATH DATE Jun 6, 2005 (77)

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About

Played the role of Peter Thronton on the hit 1990s TV series, MacGuyver.

Before Fame

He studied drama in New York, supporting himself by moonlighting as an ambulance driver.

Trivia

Due to his popularity, the writers of MacGuyver incorporated his deteriorating vision into the show rather than let him go.

Family Life

He grew up on the family farm in Ferndale, Michigan.

Associated With

He did not let even blindness stop him from acting, as he appeared on Michael Crichton's series, ER as a blind character.