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Ted Danson

Bio: 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
Born: Mon, Dec 29 1947
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Ted Danson is 76 years old
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Poster of Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
Ted Danson was
75 in Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 21 2023
Poster of We're All Plastic People Now
We're All Plastic People Now
Ted Danson was
75 in We're All Plastic People Now
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 21 2023
Poster of 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Ted Danson was
72 in 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
as 'Ted Danson'.
Thu, Jul 16 2020
Poster of Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale
Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale
Ted Danson was
71 in Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 02 2019
Poster of The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place
The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place
Ted Danson was
71 in The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 19 2019
Poster of Hearts Beat Loud
Hearts Beat Loud
Ted Danson was
70 in Hearts Beat Loud
as 'Dave'.
Fri, Jun 08 2018
Poster of For the Love of Spock
For the Love of Spock
Ted Danson was
68 in For the Love of Spock
as 'Jack (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls
Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls
Ted Danson was
68 in Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls
as 'self'.
Tue, Feb 23 2016
Poster of Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Ted Danson was
68 in Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of CSI: Immortality
CSI: Immortality
Ted Danson was
67 in CSI: Immortality
as 'D.B. Russell'.
Sun, Sep 27 2015
Poster of The One I Love
The One I Love
Ted Danson was
66 in The One I Love
as 'Therapist'.
Fri, Aug 08 2014
Poster of Ted
Ted
Ted Danson was
64 in Ted
as 'Ted Danson (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 29 2012
Poster of Finding Zac Efron
Finding Zac Efron
Ted Danson was
64 in Finding Zac Efron
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Big Miracle
Big Miracle
Ted Danson was
64 in Big Miracle
as 'J. W. McGraw'.
Thu, Feb 02 2012
Poster of Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
Ted Danson was
63 in Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of Jock the Hero Dog
Jock the Hero Dog
Ted Danson was
63 in Jock the Hero Dog
as 'Pezulu (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 29 2011
Poster of Fight for Your Right Revisited
Fight for Your Right Revisited
Ted Danson was
63 in Fight for Your Right Revisited
as 'Maitre D''.
Fri, Apr 22 2011
Poster of 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
Ted Danson was
62 in 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
as '(archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 03 2010
Poster of Waking Sleeping Beauty
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Ted Danson was
61 in Waking Sleeping Beauty
as 'Jack Holden (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 05 2009
Poster of The End of the Line
The End of the Line
Ted Danson was
61 in The End of the Line
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jun 12 2009
Poster of The Open Road
The Open Road
Ted Danson was
61 in The Open Road
as 'Coach'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of The Human Contract
The Human Contract
Ted Danson was
60 in The Human Contract
as 'E.J Winters'.
Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Mad Money
Mad Money
Ted Danson was
60 in Mad Money
as 'Don Cardigan'.
Thu, Jan 17 2008
Poster of Nobel Son
Nobel Son
Ted Danson was
59 in Nobel Son
as 'Harvey Parrish'.
Sat, Apr 28 2007
Poster of The Amateurs
The Amateurs
Ted Danson was
58 in The Amateurs
as 'Moose'.
Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of Bye Bye Benjamin
Bye Bye Benjamin
Ted Danson was
58 in Bye Bye Benjamin
as 'Bill'.
Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of Knights of the South Bronx
Knights of the South Bronx
Ted Danson was
57 in Knights of the South Bronx
as 'Richard Mason'.
Tue, Dec 06 2005
Poster of Our Fathers
Our Fathers
Ted Danson was
57 in Our Fathers
as 'Mitchell Garabedian'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of Fronterz
Fronterz
Ted Danson was
56 in Fronterz
Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love
Ted Danson was
56 in It Must Be Love
Sun, Feb 15 2004
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Ted Danson was
54 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Living with the Dead
Living with the Dead
Ted Danson was
54 in Living with the Dead
as 'James Van Praagh'.
Sun, Apr 28 2002
Poster of The Search for Atlantis
The Search for Atlantis
Ted Danson was
52 in The Search for Atlantis
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of Mumford
Mumford
Ted Danson was
51 in Mumford
as 'Jeremy Brockett'.
Fri, Sep 24 1999
Poster of Jerry and Tom
Jerry and Tom
Ted Danson was
50 in Jerry and Tom
as 'The Guy Who Loved Vicki'.
Fri, Dec 04 1998
Poster of Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
Ted Danson was
50 in Saving Private Ryan
as 'Captain Hamill'.
Fri, Jul 24 1998
Poster of Thanks of a Grateful Nation
Thanks of a Grateful Nation
Ted Danson was
50 in Thanks of a Grateful Nation
as 'Jim Tuite'.
Sun, May 31 1998
Poster of Homegrown
Homegrown
Ted Danson was
50 in Homegrown
as 'Gianni Saletzzo'.
Fri, Apr 17 1998
Poster of Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Ted Danson was
50 in Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
Ted Danson was
48 in Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 06 1996
Poster of Loch Ness
Loch Ness
Ted Danson was
48 in Loch Ness
as 'Dr. Dempsey'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Pontiac Moon
Pontiac Moon
Ted Danson was
46 in Pontiac Moon
as 'Washington Bellamy'.
Thu, Nov 03 1994
Poster of Getting Even with Dad
Getting Even with Dad
Ted Danson was
46 in Getting Even with Dad
as 'Raymond 'Ray' Gleason'.
Fri, Jun 17 1994
Poster of For Our Children
For Our Children
Ted Danson was
45 in For Our Children
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 16 1993
Poster of Made in America
Made in America
Ted Danson was
45 in Made in America
as 'Hal Jackson'.
Wed, Jan 06 1993
Poster of Voices That Care
Voices That Care
Ted Danson was
43 in Voices That Care
as 'Self - Choir Member'.
Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of 3 Men and a Little Lady
3 Men and a Little Lady
Ted Danson was
42 in 3 Men and a Little Lady
as 'Jack Holden'.
Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Ted Danson was
42 in The Earth Day Special
as 'Sam Malone'.
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Dad
Dad
Ted Danson was
41 in Dad
as 'John Tremont'.
Fri, Oct 27 1989
Poster of Cousins
Cousins
Ted Danson was
41 in Cousins
as 'Larry Kozinski'.
Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Ted Danson was
40 in Mickey's 60th Birthday
as 'Sam Malone'.
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
Ted Danson was
40 in She's Having a Baby
as 'Ted Danson (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of 3 Men and a Baby
3 Men and a Baby
Ted Danson was
39 in 3 Men and a Baby
as 'Jack Holden'.
Fri, Nov 27 1987
Poster of How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love
How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love
Ted Danson was
39 in How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love
Mon, Apr 13 1987
Poster of We Are the Children
We Are the Children
Ted Danson was
39 in We Are the Children
Mon, Mar 16 1987
Poster of When the Bough Breaks
When the Bough Breaks
Ted Danson was
38 in When the Bough Breaks
as 'Alex'.
Sun, Oct 12 1986
Poster of A Fine Mess
A Fine Mess
Ted Danson was
38 in A Fine Mess
as 'Spence Holden'.
Fri, Aug 08 1986
Poster of Just Between Friends
Just Between Friends
Ted Danson was
38 in Just Between Friends
as 'Chip Davis'.
Fri, Mar 21 1986
Poster of Little Treasure
Little Treasure
Ted Danson was
37 in Little Treasure
as 'Eugene Wilson'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of Something About Amelia
Something About Amelia
Ted Danson was
36 in Something About Amelia
as 'Steven Bennett'.
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Allison Sydney Harrison
Allison Sydney Harrison
Ted Danson was
35 in Allison Sydney Harrison
as 'David Harrison'.
Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of Cowboy
Cowboy
Ted Danson was
35 in Cowboy
as 'Dale Weeks'.
Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of Creepshow
Creepshow
Ted Danson was
34 in Creepshow
as 'Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")'.
Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of Our Family Business
Our Family Business
Ted Danson was
33 in Our Family Business
as 'Gep'.
Sun, Sep 20 1981
Poster of Body Heat
Body Heat
Ted Danson was
33 in Body Heat
as 'Peter Lowenstein'.
Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
Ted Danson was
33 in Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge
as 'Major Collings'.
Sat, May 09 1981
Poster of Once Upon a Spy
Once Upon a Spy
Ted Danson was
32 in Once Upon a Spy
as 'Jack Chenault'.
Fri, Sep 19 1980
Poster of The Women's Room
The Women's Room
Ted Danson was
32 in The Women's Room
as 'Norman'.
Sun, Sep 14 1980
Poster of The Onion Field
The Onion Field
Ted Danson was
31 in The Onion Field
as 'Ian Campbell'.
Sun, Sep 09 1979

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
Ted Danson was
76+ in A Man on the Inside
as 'Charles'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 2024
Poster of Mulligan
Mulligan
Ted Danson was
75+ in Mulligan
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor
Ted Danson was
73+ in Mr. Mayor
as 'Mayor Neil Bremer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Ted Danson was
71+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Orville
The Orville
Ted Danson was
69+ in The Orville
as 'Admiral Perry'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2017
Poster of The Good Place
The Good Place
Ted Danson was
68+ in The Good Place
as 'Michael'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2016
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Ted Danson was
67+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of CSI: Cyber
CSI: Cyber
Ted Danson was
67+ in CSI: Cyber
as 'D.B. Russell'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 2015
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
Ted Danson was
66+ in Fargo
as 'Sheriff Hank Larsson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Ted Danson was
66+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Off Camera with Sam Jones
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Ted Danson was
66+ in Off Camera with Sam Jones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Ted Danson was
64+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
Ted Danson was
64+ in Inside Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of Good Mythical Morning
Good Mythical Morning
Ted Danson was
64+ in Good Mythical Morning
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2012
Poster of Brain Games
Brain Games
Ted Danson was
63+ in Brain Games
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2011
Poster of Conan
Conan
Ted Danson was
62+ in Conan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of Bored to Death
Bored to Death
Ted Danson was
61+ in Bored to Death
as 'George Christopher'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 2009
Poster of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Ted Danson was
61+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of Damages
Damages
Ted Danson was
59+ in Damages
as 'Arthur Frobisher'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 2007
Poster of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Ted Danson was
59+ in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as 'Little Danson Man'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 2007
Poster of Help Me Help You
Help Me Help You
Ted Danson was
58+ in Help Me Help You
as 'Dr. Bill Hoffman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 2006
Poster of Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
Ted Danson was
58+ in Rachael Ray
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Ted Danson was
57+ in The Colbert Report
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Ted Danson was
57+ in American Dad!
as 'Dr. Ray Petit (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Ted Danson was
57+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Ted Danson was
55+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Ted Danson was
55+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Living with the Dead
Living with the Dead
Ted Danson was
54+ in Living with the Dead
as 'James Van Praagh'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 2002
Poster of Dinner for Five
Dinner for Five
Ted Danson was
53+ in Dinner for Five
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Ted Danson was
52+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Ted Danson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Ted Danson was
52+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'D.B. Russell'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe
Ted Danson was
52+ in Grosse Pointe
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 2000
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Ted Danson was
51+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 30 1999
Poster of Becker
Becker
Ted Danson was
50+ in Becker
as 'Dr. John Becker'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Veronica's Closet
Veronica's Closet
Ted Danson was
49+ in Veronica's Closet
as 'Nick Vanover'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Ted Danson was
49+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Ted Danson was
49+ in King of the Hill
as 'Tom Hammond (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Ink
Ink
Ted Danson was
48+ in Ink
as 'Mike Logan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1996
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Ted Danson was
48+ in Cosby
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Ted Danson was
48+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Ted Danson was
48+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
Ted Danson was
48+ in Gulliver's Travels
as 'Lemuel Gulliver'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of MADtv
MADtv
Ted Danson was
47+ in MADtv
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Ted Danson was
46+ in Ellen
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Ted Danson was
45+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Ted Danson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Ted Danson was
45+ in Frasier
as 'Sam Malone'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Ted Danson was
45+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Ted Danson was
41+ in The Simpsons
as 'Sam Malone (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
Ted Danson was
41+ in The Jim Henson Hour
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Ted Danson was
40+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Tucker's Witch
Tucker's Witch
Ted Danson was
34+ in Tucker's Witch
as 'Danny Kirkwood'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1982
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Ted Danson was
34+ in Cheers
as 'Sam Malone'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Ted Danson was
32+ in Magnum, P.I.
as 'Stewart Crane'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of The French Atlantic Affair
The French Atlantic Affair
Ted Danson was
31+ in The French Atlantic Affair
as 'Abe Santley'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 1979
Poster of Mrs. Columbo
Mrs. Columbo
Ted Danson was
31+ in Mrs. Columbo
as 'Richard Dellinger'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of B. J. and the Bear
B. J. and the Bear
Ted Danson was
31+ in B. J. and the Bear
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Ted Danson was
30+ in Taxi
as 'Vincenzo Senaca'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man
Ted Danson was
30+ in The Amazing Spider-Man
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 1978
Poster of Family
Family
Ted Danson was
28+ in Family
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 09 1976
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Ted Danson was
28+ in Laverne & Shirley
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Ted Danson was
27+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Somerset
Somerset
Ted Danson was
22+ in Somerset
as 'Tom Conway'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Ted Danson was
0+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944