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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Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic | Self | 2023-12-21 |
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We're All Plastic People Now | Self | 2023-06-21 |
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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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Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls | Self | 2016-02-23 |
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows | Self | 2016-02-21 |
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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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Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division | Self | 2011-10-01 |
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Jock the Hero Dog | Pezulu (voice) | 2011-07-29 |
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Fight for Your Right Revisited | Maitre D' | 2011-04-22 |
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2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | 2010-08-03 |
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Waking Sleeping Beauty | Jack Holden (archive footage) | 2009-09-05 |
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The Open Road | Coach | 2009-02-07 |
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The End of the Line | Narrator (voice) | 2009-06-12 |
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Mad Money | Don Cardigan | 2008-01-17 |
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The Human Contract | E.J Winters | 2008-09-12 |
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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 | 2006-04-28 |
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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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Fronterz | 2004-08-06 | |
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It Must Be Love | George Gazelle | 2004-02-15 |
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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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Homegrown | Gianni Saletzzo | 1998-04-17 |
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Saving Private Ryan | Captain Hamill | 1998-07-24 |
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Jerry and Tom | The Guy Who Loved Vicki | 1998-12-04 |
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Thanks of a Grateful Nation | Jim Tuite | 1998-05-31 |
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Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Audience Member (uncredited) | 1998-03-21 |
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Loch Ness | Dr. Dempsey | 1996-08-23 |
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Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Self | 1996-10-06 |
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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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She's Having a Baby | Ted Danson (uncredited) | 1988-02-05 |
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Mickey's 60th Birthday | Sam Malone | 1988-11-13 |
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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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Just Between Friends | Chip Davis | 1986-03-21 |
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When the Bough Breaks | Alex | 1986-10-12 |
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A Fine Mess | Spence Holden | 1986-08-08 |
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Little Treasure | Eugene Wilson | 1985-05-01 |
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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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Our Family Business | Gep | 1981-09-20 |
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Body Heat | Peter Lowenstein | 1981-08-28 |
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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 |
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Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Major Collings | 1979-07-06 |