Dana Elcar
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dana Elcar (born October 10, 1927) was an American television and movie character actor. Although he appeared in about 40 films, his most memorable role was on the 1980s and 1990s television series MacGyver as Peter Thornton, an administrator working for the Phoenix Foundation. Elcar had appeared in the pilot episode of MacGyver as Andy Colson (a completely different character), but was later cast as Peter Thornton, making his first regular appearance in the 11th episode of the first season. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dana Elcar, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dana Elcar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dana Elcar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dana Elcar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Dana Elcar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Of Mice and Men, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dana Elcar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dana Elcar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dana Elcar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Inside Out | Leo Gross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Murder in Three Acts | Dr. Strange | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Toughlove | Max Wiley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | 2010 | Dimitri Moisevitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sweet Revenge | Sen. Arthur Hagerty | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | All of Me | Burton Schuyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Jungle Warriors | D'Antoni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Quarterback Princess | Mr. Caine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Want to Live | Warden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Blue Skies Again | Lou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Forbidden Love | Burt Wagner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Day the Bubble Burst | Mr. Block | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Help Wanted: Male | Milhauser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Condorman | Russ Devlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Buddy Buddy | Capt. Hubris | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Flight of Noah's Ark | Benchley | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Nude Bomb | Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Champ | Hoffmaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff | Havermeyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Crisis in Mid-Air | Brad Mullins | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Flying Misfits | Col. Thomas A. Lard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Baby Blue Marine | Sheriff Wenzel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Law of the Land | Rev. Mr. Endicott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | W.C. Fields and Me | Dockstedter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | St. Ives | Lt. Charles Blunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Report to the Commissioner | Chief Perna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Panic on the 5:22 | Hal Rodgers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Heatwave! | Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Sting | F.B.I. Agent Polk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Dying Room Only | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Catch-22 | Colonel Cathcart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid | Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fireball Forward | Col. Talbot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Bravos | Captain Detroville | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Death of Me Yet | Hank Keller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Gunfight | Marv Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mrs. Pollifax — Spy | Carstairs | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | San Francisco International | George Woodruff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Adam at Six A.M. | Van Treadly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Soldier Blue | Capt. Battles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zig Zag | Harold Tracey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Learning Tree | Kirky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Maltese Bippy | Sgt. Kelvaney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Pendulum | Det. J.J. 'Red' Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Luis Schubert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Lovely Way to Die | Layton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Of Mice and Men | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Borgia Stick | Craigmeyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Fool Killer | Mr. Dodd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fail Safe | Foster | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dana Elcar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dana Elcar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dana Elcar is "Of Mice and Men" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Dana Elcar acted in?
Dana Elcar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dana Elcar?
Other notable films include "The Sting", "The Borgia Stick", and "W.C. Fields and Me".