1947-12-29 San Diego, California, USA
Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor best known for his role as central character Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, and his role as Dr. John Becker on the series Becker. He also plays a recurring role on Larry David's HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, starred alongside Glenn Close in legal drama Damages and is now a regular on the HBO comedy series Bored to Death. In his thirty-year career, Danson has been nominated for fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two; ten Golden Globe Awards nominations, winning three; one Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination; one American Comedy Award and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He was ranked second in TV Guide's list of the top 25 television stars. Danson has also been a longtime activist in ocean conservation. In March 2011, he published his first book, "Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans And What We Can Do To Save Them," written with journalist Michael D'Orso. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ted Danson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Starring Dick Van Dyke | 2025-12-12 | |
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We're All Plastic People Now | Self | 2023-06-21 |
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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic | Self | 2023-12-21 |
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Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl | Self | 2022-01-31 |
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30 Rock: A One-Time Special | Ted Danson | 2020-07-16 |
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Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale | Self | 2019-10-02 |
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The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place | Self | 2019-09-19 |
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Hearts Beat Loud | Dave | 2018-06-08 |
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows | Self | 2016-02-21 |
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Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls | Self | 2016-02-23 |
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CSI: Immortality | D.B. Russell | 2015-09-27 |
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The One I Love | Therapist | 2014-08-08 |
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Ted | Ted Danson (uncredited) | 2012-06-29 |
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Big Miracle | J. W. McGraw | 2012-02-02 |
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Fight for Your Right Revisited | Maitre D' | 2011-04-22 |
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Jock the Hero Dog | Pezulu (voice) | 2011-07-29 |
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Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division | Self | 2011-10-01 |
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2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | 2010-08-03 |
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The Open Road | Coach | 2009-02-07 |
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Waking Sleeping Beauty | Jack Holden (archive footage) | 2009-09-05 |
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The End of the Line | Narrator (voice) | 2009-06-12 |
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The Human Contract | E.J Winters | 2008-09-12 |
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Mad Money | Don Cardigan | 2008-01-17 |
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Nobel Son | Harvey Parrish | 2007-04-28 |
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Bye Bye Benjamin | Bill | 2006-01-31 |
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The Amateurs | Moose | 2006-04-22 |
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Our Fathers | Mitchell Garabedian | 2005-05-11 |
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Knights of the South Bronx | Richard Mason | 2005-12-06 |
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It Must Be Love | George Gazelle | 2004-02-15 |
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Fronterz | 2004-08-06 | |
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Mrs. Pilgrim Goes to Hollywood | Ted | 2003-04-22 |
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Living with the Dead | James Van Praagh | 2002-04-28 |
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special | Self | 2002-05-05 |
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The Search for Atlantis | Narrator | 2000-01-20 |
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Mumford | Jeremy Brockett | 1999-09-24 |
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Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Audience Member (uncredited) | 1998-03-21 |
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Jerry and Tom | The Guy Who Loved Vicki | 1998-12-04 |
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Homegrown | Gianni Saletzzo | 1998-04-17 |
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Thanks of a Grateful Nation | Jim Tuite | 1998-05-31 |
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Saving Private Ryan | Captain Hamill | 1998-07-24 |
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Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Self | 1996-10-06 |
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Loch Ness | Dr. Dempsey | 1996-08-23 |
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Getting Even with Dad | Raymond 'Ray' Gleason | 1994-06-17 |
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Pontiac Moon | Washington Bellamy | 1994-11-03 |
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Made in America | Hal Jackson | 1993-01-06 |
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For Our Children | Self | 1993-02-16 |
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Voices That Care | Self - Choir Member | 1991-02-28 |
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The Earth Day Special | Sam Malone | 1990-04-22 |
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3 Men and a Little Lady | Jack Holden | 1990-11-21 |
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Cousins | Larry Kozinski | 1989-02-10 |
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Dad | John Tremont | 1989-10-27 |
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Mickey's 60th Birthday | Sam Malone | 1988-11-13 |
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She's Having a Baby | Ted Danson (uncredited) | 1988-02-05 |
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We Are the Children | 1987-03-16 | |
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3 Men and a Baby | Jack Holden | 1987-11-27 |
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How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love? | 1987-04-13 | |
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A Fine Mess | Spence Holden | 1986-08-08 |
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Just Between Friends | Chip Davis | 1986-03-21 |
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When the Bough Breaks | Alex | 1986-10-12 |
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Little Treasure | Eugene Wilson | 1985-05-01 |
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The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There | 1985-09-16 | |
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Something About Amelia | Steven Bennett | 1984-01-09 |
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Allison Sydney Harrison | David Harrison | 1983-08-19 |
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Cowboy | Dale Weeks | 1983-04-30 |
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Creepshow | Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over") | 1982-11-10 |
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Body Heat | Peter Lowenstein | 1981-08-28 |
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Our Family Business | Gep | 1981-09-20 |
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Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Major Collings | 1981-05-09 |
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Once Upon a Spy | Jack Chenault | 1980-09-19 |
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The Women's Room | Norman | 1980-09-14 |
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The Onion Field | Ian Campbell | 1979-09-09 |
