Where Are the 80s' Hottest Men Now?

Richard Dean Anderson

Then

When Anderson portrayed Dr. Jeff Webber in the American soap series General Hospital, he quickly became well-known. His most well-known performance was as Angus MacGyver, the main character, in the popular 1980s television series MacGyver. After serving as the series lead for a second time in the Stargate SG-1 series, Anderson returned to television after a successful seven-year run on the program up to 1992. Anderson then tested his skills in movies.

Now

MacGyver undoubtedly stands as the pinnacle of Richard Dean Anderson's career, with his subsequent roles often revolving around his iconic 80s character. Despite this, Anderson made a brief return as MacGyver in a memorable MasterCard commercial during Super Bowl XL in 2006. He also had the honor of being a guest star on an episode of the beloved animated series The Simpsons, lending his voice as himself. The storyline featured Marge's sisters kidnapping him, as MacGyver had been their longtime heartthrob. Outside of his professional life, Anderson is the proud father of one daughter.