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 strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 70% 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 Senior Year, 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Murder in Three Acts | Dr. Strange | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Tough Love | Max Wiley | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | 2010 | Dimitri Moisevitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sweet Revenge | Sen. Arthur Hagerty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | All of Me | Burton Schuyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Quarterback Princess | Mr. Caine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Blue Skies Again | Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Help Wanted: Male | Milhauser | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Breach of Contract | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Condorman | Russ Devlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Buddy Buddy | Capt. Hubris | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Mark, I Love You | Mr. Bassett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Flight of Noah's Ark | Benchley | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Death Penalty | John Mulligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Champ | Hoffmaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Samurai | Frank Boyd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Crisis in Mid-Air | Brad Mullins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Flying Misfits | Col. Thomas A. Lard | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Senior Year | Paul Reed | Super Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid | Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fireball Forward | Col. Talbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Bravos | Captain Detroville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Death of Me Yet | Hank Keller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Gunfight | Marv Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sarge: The Badge or the Cross | Father Frank Dinsmore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mrs. Pollifax — Spy | Carstairs | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Soldier Blue | Capt. Battles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zig Zag | Harold Tracey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The D.A.: Murder One | Dr. Carl Enright | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Learning Tree | Kirky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Maltese Bippy | Sgt. Kelvaney | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Whole World Is Watching | Huston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Deadlock | George Stack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Pendulum | Det. J.J. 'Red' Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Sound of Anger | Andrew Pearce | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Boston Strangler | Luis Schubert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Elizabeth the Queen | Captain Marvel | Super Hit | 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 "Senior Year" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Elizabeth the Queen", "The Whole World Is Watching", and "Of Mice and Men".