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Acting
David Ackroyd
David Ackroyd is best known for Xena: Warrior Princess, The A-Team, MacGyver and Walker, Texas Ranger. David Ackroyd was born on May 30, 1940. David Ackroyd is 86 years old (born May 30, 1940).
- Born
- May 30, 1940 (86 years old)
- Place of birth
- Orange, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Veteran stage and TV actor David Ackroyd was born on May 30, 1940 in Orange, New Jersey, the son of Arthur, an insurance adjuster, and Charlotte (nee Henderson) Ackroyd. He studied at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania where he received his BA in 1962 as a ROTC student. Following his graduation he appeared in community theater productions while serving in Arizona with the military. He then focused on the arts as a career after enrolling at the Yale Drama School where he earned his Masters of Fine Arts in 1968.
Known for
Filmography
- 2007The Universe
- 1998History's Mysteries
- 1996The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestEzekiel Rage (voice)
- 1996In Search of HistoryNarrator
- 1995Xena: Warrior PrincessAnteus
- 1993Walker, Texas RangerJess Morell
- 1993SWAT Kats: The Radical SquadronNewscaster (voice)
- 1992The Round Table
- 1990Captain Planet and the PlaneteersOwner / Bus Driver (voice)
- 1989A Peaceable Kingdom
- 1989Studio 5-B
- 1989Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton StoryGraham Mattison
- 1989Doogie Howser, M.D.Dr. Marcus
- 1987Nutcracker: Money, Madness & MurderJones
- 1986Wildfire
- 1986Blacke's Magic
- 1985MacGyverLucien Trumbo
- 1984Murder, She WroteProsecutor Tom Casselli
- 1984Cover Up
- 1984HunterGus Trancus
- 1984Highway to HeavenCommander Matthew Rogers
- 1983The A-TeamMajor Laskov
- 1983AfterMASHDr. Boyer
- 1983Whiz Kids
- 1983Hardcastle and McCormickEddie Dawson
- 1982St. ElsewhereChuck Cochrane
- 1982Hotel
- 1982Cagney & LaceyBrian Cagney
- 1982Teachers Only
- 1981Dynasty
- 1980The Yeagers
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.
- 1979The Facts of Life
- 1979Knots LandingBill Medford
- 1979Women in WhiteDr. Mike Rayburn
- 1978DallasGary Ewing
- 1978The WordTom Carey
- 1978The Paper Chase
- 1978The Dark Secret of Harvest HomeNick Constantine
- 1977Lou GrantMike Kessler
- 1973KojakVincent Hackley
- 1971Great PerformancesReginald Broderick
- 1964Another World
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Ackroyd been in?
David Ackroyd is best known for Xena: Warrior Princess, The A-Team, MacGyver and Walker, Texas Ranger.
When was David Ackroyd born?
David Ackroyd was born on May 30, 1940. (Orange, New Jersey, USA)
How old is David Ackroyd?
David Ackroyd is 86 years old (born May 30, 1940).
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·