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Ted Danson

Actor / Television Producer / Film Producer | * 12/29/1947 (76) | San Diego, California (United States of America (USA))
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Edward Bridge Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor. He achieved stardom playing the lead character Sam Malone on the NBC sitcom Cheers, for which he received two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He was nominated for more Emmy Awards for roles in the legal drama Damages (2007–2010) and the NBC dramedy The Good Place (2016–2020). He was awarded a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 1999. Danson made his film debut in 1978 in the crime drama The Onion Field. His breakout film role was as Jack Holden in the films Three Men and a Baby (1987) and Three Men and a Little Lady (1990). His other film roles include Body Heat (1981), Dad (1989) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). Danson's other leading roles on television ... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Crime

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Awards & Nominations for Ted Danson

Honorary Doctor of Carnegie-Mellon University 2x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Movies with Ted Danson as Actor(58)

as himself2020 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
as Dave2018 Hearts Beat Loud
as D.B. Russell2015 CSI: Immortality
as Therapist2014 The One I Love
as J. W. McGraw2012 Big Miracle
as Ted Danson (uncredited)2012 Ted
as Pezulu (voice)2011 Jock the Hero Dog
as Coach2009 The Open Road
as Jack Holden (archive footage)2009 Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Narrator2009 The End of the Line
as E.J Winters2008 The Human Contract
as Don Cardigan2008 Mad Money
as Harvey Parrish2007 Nobel Son
as Moose2006 The Amateurs
as Bill2006 Bye Bye Benjamin
as Mitchell Garabedian2005 Our Fathers
as James Van Praagh2002 Living with the Dead
as Narrator2000 The Search for Atlantis
as Jeremy Brockett1999 Mumford
as Audience Member (uncredited)1998 Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as The Guy Who Loved Vicki1998 Jerry and Tom
as Captain Fred Hamill1998 Saving Private Ryan
as Gianni Saletzzo1998 Homegrown
as Dr. Dempsey1996 Loch Ness
as Raymond 'Ray' Gleason1994 Getting Even with Dad
as Washington Bellamy1994 Pontiac Moon
as Hal Jackson1993 Made in America
as Self - Choir Member1990 Voices That Care
as Sam Malone1990 The Earth Day Special
as Jack Holden1990 3 Men and a Little Lady
as Larry Kozinski1989 Cousins
as John Tremont1989 Dad
as Ted Danson (uncredited)1988 She's Having a Baby
as Sam Malone1988 Mickey's 60th Birthday
as Jack Holden1987 3 Men and a Baby
as Chip Davis1986 Just Between Friends
as Spence Holden1986 A Fine Mess
as Eugene Wilson1985 Little Treasure
as Steven Bennett1984 Something About Amelia
as Dale Weeks1983 Cowboy
as Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")1982 Creepshow
as Peter Lowenstein1981 Body Heat
as Norman1980 The Women's Room
as Jack Chenault1980 Once Upon a Spy
as Ian Campbell1979 The Onion Field

TV Shows/Series with Ted Danson as Actor(53)

as Mayor Neil Bremer2021 Mr. Mayor
as Admiral Perry2017 The Orville
as Perry2017 The Orville
as Michael2016 The Good Place
as D.B. Russell2015 CSI: Cyber
as Sheriff Hank Larsson2014 Fargo
as himself2012 Inside Comedy
as himself2012 Finding Your Roots
as himself2011 Brain Games
as himself2010 Conan
as George Christopher2009 Bored to Death
as Little Danson Man2007 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Arthur Frobisher2007 Damages
as Dr. Bill Hoffman2006 Help Me Help You
as Dr. Ray Petit (voice)2005 American Dad!
as D.B. Russell2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as himself2000 Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Dr. John Becker1998 Becker
as Tom Hammond (voice)1997 King of the Hill
as himself1997 The View
as himself1996 The Daily Show
as Mike Logan1996 Ink
1996 Cosby
as himself1995 MADtv
as Self (uncredited)1994 Ellen
as himself1993 Diagnosis: Murder
as Sam Malone1993 Frasier
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Sam Malone (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Sam Malone1982 Cheers
as Danny Kirkwood1982 Tucker's Witch
as Abe Santley1979 The French Atlantic Affair
1976 Family
as Self - Host1975 Saturday Night Live
as Tom Conway1970 Somerset

Movies with Ted Danson as Crew(3)

Production/Executive Producer2020 Best Summer Ever
Production/Executive Producer2006 Bye Bye Benjamin
Production/Executive Producer1986 When The Bough Breaks

TV Shows/Series with Ted Danson as Crew(1)

Production/Producer1996 Ink

Full Name: Ted Danson
Born: Monday, 12/29 1947 (December) in San Diego, California (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 76 years + 81 days)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Carnegie Mellon University, Kent School, Stanford University
Spouses (current/former): Mary Steenburgen
Children: Kate Danson
Father: Edward Bridge Danson, Jr.
Mother: Jessica MacMaster
Other names for Ted Danson (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III"
"Τεντ Ντάνσον"
"Тед Дэнсон"
"테드 댄슨"
"Edward Bridge Danson III"
Ted Danson frequently works together with these people:
David Herman (102x, Actor)
Andy Samberg (42x, Actor)
Tress MacNeille (37x, Actress)
Bob Odenkirk (36x, Actor)
Mike Barker (35x, Actor)
Bill Hader (34x, Actor)
Will Forte (32x, Actor)
Fred Armisen (31x, Actor)
Paget Brewster (25x, Actress)
Mary Steenburgen (11x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:2365, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/12/2024