Michael Joseph Anderson Jr. (born 6 August 1943) is a British and American retired actor whose 40-year career includes roles in The Sundowners, In Search of the Castaways,[1] The Sons of Katie Elder,[2] and Logan's Run.

He studied drama and ballet at Arts Educational Schools, London, and by the age of 8 began performing on live radio and television shows.

[6] Before the series filming began it was reported that Anderson "spent five months getting rid of his English accent.

"[3] In 1976, Anderson finally had a chance to act in one of his father's films, playing Doc in Logan's Run.

[7] Anderson dated actress Cheryl Holdridge in 1964 and had previously proposed to Haley Mills.