Movies (Acting Roles)

Henry David Thoreau
Ted Danson was 78 in Henry David Thoreau as 'Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 2026

Hearts Beat Loud
Ted Danson was 70 in Hearts Beat Loud as 'Dave'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 2018

CSI: Immortality
Ted Danson was 67 in CSI: Immortality as 'D.B. Russell'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 2015

The One I Love
Ted Danson was 66 in The One I Love as 'Therapist'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2014

Ted
Ted Danson was 64 in Ted as 'Ted Danson (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 2012

Big Miracle
Ted Danson was 64 in Big Miracle as 'J. W. McGraw'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 2012

Jock the Hero Dog
Ted Danson was 63 in Jock the Hero Dog as 'Pezulu (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2011

Waking Sleeping Beauty
Ted Danson was 61 in Waking Sleeping Beauty as 'Jack Holden (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 2009

The End of the Line
Ted Danson was 61 in The End of the Line as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 2009

The Open Road
Ted Danson was 61 in The Open Road as 'Coach'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009

The Human Contract
Ted Danson was 60 in The Human Contract as 'E.J Winters'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008

Mad Money
Ted Danson was 60 in Mad Money as 'Don Cardigan'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 17 2008

Nobel Son
Ted Danson was 59 in Nobel Son as 'Harvey Parrish'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2007

The Amateurs
Ted Danson was 58 in The Amateurs as 'Moose'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 2006

Bye Bye Benjamin
Ted Danson was 58 in Bye Bye Benjamin as 'Bill'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 2006

Our Fathers
Ted Danson was 57 in Our Fathers as 'Mitchell Garabedian'.Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2005

Fronterz
Ted Danson was 56 in Fronterz Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2004

It Must Be Love
Ted Danson was 56 in It Must Be Love as 'George Gazelle'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 2004

Living with the Dead
Ted Danson was 54 in Living with the Dead as 'James Van Praagh'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 2002

Mumford
Ted Danson was 51 in Mumford as 'Jeremy Brockett'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1999

Jerry and Tom
Ted Danson was 50 in Jerry and Tom as 'The Guy Who Loved Vicki'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1998

Saving Private Ryan
Ted Danson was 50 in Saving Private Ryan as 'Captain Hamill'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1998

Homegrown
Ted Danson was 50 in Homegrown as 'Gianni Saletzzo'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1998

Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Ted Danson was 50 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998

Loch Ness
Ted Danson was 48 in Loch Ness as 'Dr. Dempsey'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996

Pontiac Moon
Ted Danson was 46 in Pontiac Moon as 'Washington Bellamy'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1994

Getting Even with Dad
Ted Danson was 46 in Getting Even with Dad as 'Raymond 'Ray' Gleason'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1994

For Our Children
Ted Danson was 45 in For Our Children as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 1993

Made in America
Ted Danson was 45 in Made in America as 'Hal Jackson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1993

Voices That Care
Ted Danson was 43 in Voices That Care as 'Self - Choir Member'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1991

3 Men and a Little Lady
Ted Danson was 42 in 3 Men and a Little Lady as 'Jack Holden'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990

The Earth Day Special
Ted Danson was 42 in The Earth Day Special as 'Sam Malone'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

Dad
Ted Danson was 41 in Dad as 'John Tremont'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1989

Cousins
Ted Danson was 41 in Cousins as 'Larry Kozinski'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1989

Mickey's 60th Birthday
Ted Danson was 40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Sam Malone'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988

She's Having a Baby
Ted Danson was 40 in She's Having a Baby as 'Ted Danson (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988

3 Men and a Baby
Ted Danson was 39 in 3 Men and a Baby as 'Jack Holden'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1987

When the Bough Breaks
Ted Danson was 38 in When the Bough Breaks as 'Alex'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1986

A Fine Mess
Ted Danson was 38 in A Fine Mess as 'Spence Holden'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1986

Just Between Friends
Ted Danson was 38 in Just Between Friends as 'Chip Davis'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1986

Little Treasure
Ted Danson was 37 in Little Treasure as 'Eugene Wilson'.Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1985

Something About Amelia
Ted Danson was 36 in Something About Amelia as 'Steven Bennett'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1984

Allison Sydney Harrison
Ted Danson was 35 in Allison Sydney Harrison as 'David Harrison'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983

Cowboy
Ted Danson was 35 in Cowboy as 'Dale Weeks'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1983

Creepshow
Ted Danson was 34 in Creepshow as 'Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1982

Our Family Business
Ted Danson was 33 in Our Family Business as 'Gep'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1981

Body Heat
Ted Danson was 33 in Body Heat as 'Peter Lowenstein'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981

Once Upon a Spy
Ted Danson was 32 in Once Upon a Spy as 'Jack Chenault'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1980

The Women's Room
Ted Danson was 32 in The Women's Room as 'Norman'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1980

The Onion Field
Ted Danson was 31 in The Onion Field as 'Ian Campbell'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1979
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Henry David Thoreau
Ted Danson was 78+ in Henry David Thoreau as 'Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 2026

A Man on the Inside
Ted Danson was 76+ in A Man on the Inside as 'Charles Nieuwendyk'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 2024

Mulligan
Ted Danson was 75+ in Mulligan as '(voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 12 2023

The Jennifer Hudson Show
Ted Danson was 74+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022

Mr. Mayor
Ted Danson was 73+ in Mr. Mayor as 'Mayor Neil Bremer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021

The Kelly Clarkson Show
Ted Danson was 71+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

The Orville
Ted Danson was 69+ in The Orville as 'Admiral Perry'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2017

The Good Place
Ted Danson was 68+ in The Good Place as 'Michael'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2016

CSI: Cyber
Ted Danson was 67+ in CSI: Cyber as 'D.B. Russell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2015

Fargo
Ted Danson was 66+ in Fargo as 'Sheriff Hank Larsson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Ted Danson was 66+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Off Camera with Sam Jones
Ted Danson was 66+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014

Finding Your Roots
Ted Danson was 64+ in Finding Your Roots as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Inside Comedy
Ted Danson was 64+ in Inside Comedy as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012

Good Mythical Morning
Ted Danson was 64+ in Good Mythical Morning as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2012

Brain Games
Ted Danson was 63+ in Brain Games as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2011

Conan
Ted Danson was 62+ in Conan as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010

Bored to Death
Ted Danson was 61+ in Bored to Death as 'George Christopher'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 2009

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Ted Danson was 61+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009

Damages
Ted Danson was 59+ in Damages as 'Arthur Frobisher'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 2007

Help Me Help You
Ted Danson was 58+ in Help Me Help You as 'Bill Hoffman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 2006

Rachael Ray
Ted Danson was 58+ in Rachael Ray as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006

The Colbert Report
Ted Danson was 57+ in The Colbert Report as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005

American Dad!
Ted Danson was 57+ in American Dad! as 'Dr. Ray Petit (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005

The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Ted Danson was 55+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Ted Danson was 55+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self, Self - Guest, Self - Mean Tweets'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003

Living with the Dead
Ted Danson was 54+ in Living with the Dead as 'James Van Praagh'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 2002

Dinner for Five
Ted Danson was 53+ in Dinner for Five TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 2001

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Ted Danson was 52+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Ted Danson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000

Grosse Pointe
Ted Danson was 52+ in Grosse Pointe as 'Jack the Dog (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 2000

Becker
Ted Danson was 50+ in Becker as 'Dr. John Becker'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998

Veronica's Closet
Ted Danson was 49+ in Veronica's Closet as 'Nick Vanover'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997

The View
Ted Danson was 49+ in The View as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

King of the Hill
Ted Danson was 49+ in King of the Hill as 'Tom Hammond (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997

Ink
Ted Danson was 48+ in Ink as 'Mike Logan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1996

Cosby
Ted Danson was 48+ in Cosby TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996

E! True Hollywood Story
Ted Danson was 48+ in E! True Hollywood Story TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Daily Show
Ted Danson was 48+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Gulliver's Travels
Ted Danson was 48+ in Gulliver's Travels as 'Lemuel Gulliver'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1996

MADtv
Ted Danson was 47+ in MADtv as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995

Ellen
Ted Danson was 46+ in Ellen as 'Self (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994

Diagnosis: Murder
Ted Danson was 45+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Ted Danson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993

Frasier
Ted Danson was 45+ in Frasier as 'Sam Malone'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Ted Danson was 45+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

The Simpsons
Ted Danson was 41+ in The Simpsons as 'Sam Malone (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

The Jim Henson Hour
Ted Danson was 41+ in The Jim Henson Hour as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989

LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Ted Danson was 40+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark as 'Self, Self - Guest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988

American Masters
Ted Danson was 38+ in American Masters as 'Self - Interviewee'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986

Tucker's Witch
Ted Danson was 34+ in Tucker's Witch as 'Danny Kirkwood'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1982

Cheers
Ted Danson was 34+ in Cheers as 'Sam Malone'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

Magnum, P.I.
Ted Danson was 32+ in Magnum, P.I. as 'Stewart Crane'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980

The French Atlantic Affair
Ted Danson was 31+ in The French Atlantic Affair as 'Abe Santley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 1979

Mrs. Columbo
Ted Danson was 31+ in Mrs. Columbo as 'Richard Dellinger'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979

B. J. and the Bear
Ted Danson was 31+ in B. J. and the Bear TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979

Taxi
Ted Danson was 30+ in Taxi as 'Vincenzo Senaca'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978

The Amazing Spider-Man
Ted Danson was 30+ in The Amazing Spider-Man as 'Maj. Collings'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 1978

Family
Ted Danson was 28+ in Family TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 09 1976

Laverne & Shirley
Ted Danson was 28+ in Laverne & Shirley TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976

Saturday Night Live
Ted Danson was 27+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host, Self (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Golden Globe Awards
Ted Danson was 0+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self, Self - Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944