Despite not being married, Richard Dean Anderson does have a child from a prior union. Anderson has dated several actresses, including Katrina Witts, Teri Hatcher, Sela Ward, and Lara Flynn Boyle while remaining unmarried his entire life. The mother of his sole daughter goes by the name of Apryl Prose.
Anderson has long been active in philanthropic activities. He is a member of the Alliance of Waterkeepers. Richard Dean Anderson was given the Celebrity Award in 1995. He was on the board of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and has volunteered for a number of environmental organizations.
Anderson founded Gekko Film Corporation with his friend Michael Greenburg. Their company worked on the creation of each Stargate SG-1 episode from 1997 to 2007. The business has also given Dean money.
