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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Henry David Thoreau | Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice) | 2026-03-30 |
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Starring Dick Van Dyke | Self | 2025-12-12 |
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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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The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place | Self | 2019-09-19 |
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Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale | Self | 2019-10-02 |
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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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Big Miracle | J. W. McGraw | 2012-02-02 |
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Ted | Ted Danson (uncredited) | 2012-06-29 |
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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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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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The Amateurs | Moose | 2006-04-22 |
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Bye Bye Benjamin | Bill | 2006-01-31 |
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Knights of the South Bronx | Richard Mason | 2005-12-06 |
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Our Fathers | Mitchell Garabedian | 2005-05-11 |
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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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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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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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Pontiac Moon | Washington Bellamy | 1994-11-03 |
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Getting Even with Dad | Raymond 'Ray' Gleason | 1994-06-17 |
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For Our Children | Self | 1993-02-16 |
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Made in America | Hal Jackson | 1993-01-06 |
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Voices That Care | Self - Choir Member | 1991-02-28 |
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3 Men and a Little Lady | Jack Holden | 1990-11-21 |
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The Earth Day Special | Sam Malone | 1990-04-22 |
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Help Save Planet Earth | Self | 1990-01-01 |
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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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How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love? | 1987-04-13 | |
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3 Men and a Baby | Jack Holden | 1987-11-27 |
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We Are the Children | 1987-03-16 | |
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A Fine Mess | Spence Holden | 1986-08-08 |
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When the Bough Breaks | Alex | 1986-10-12 |
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Just Between Friends | Chip Davis | 1986-03-21 |
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The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There | 1985-09-16 | |
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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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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 |
