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John Anderson (October 20, 1922 - August 7, 1992) was an American actor and director born in Clayton, Illinois. He was known for several roles, including his recurring role in MacGyver as Harry Jackson, the title character's grandfather. Earlier work included appearances on many Western series, including several episodes of Gunsmoke in various roles, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Virgil Earp. He also portrayed the character Kevin Uxbridge in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode The Survivors.
Standing 1.97 m tall (6'5½") He bears a strong resmblance to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, whom he portrayed twice.
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John Anderson Facts
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | October 20, 1922 |
| Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | Clayton, Illinois, USA |
| Date of death | August 7, 1992 (age 69) |
| Height | 6' 5" (1m96) |
Selected Filmography
| Transformers | ||
| Forrest Gump | ||
| To Kill a Mockingbird | ||
| Across the Universe | ||
| Stephen King's It | ||
| Mr. Holland's Opus | ||
| Fargo | ||
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