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Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 – June 6, 2005) 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.

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Conning the Ages: How The Sting Still Swindles Our Hearts

on The Sting | Aug 25, 2025

Ever wonder how a film about two-bit grifters in 1930s Chicago feels like it’s pulling a fast one on you today? The Sting (1973), directed by George Roy Hill, is a masterclass in cinematic sleight-of-... Read more

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