Ted Danson
Ted Danson Bio
Danon was born in San Diego to Edward "Ned" Bridge Danson, Jr. (March 22, 1916 – November 30, 2000), archaeologist and director of the Museum of Northern Arizona 1959–1975, and Jessica MacMaster (November 2, 1916 – January 11, 2006), and has an older sister, Jan Ann Haury (born January 11, 1944). Danson was brought up in Flagstaff, Arizona. His ancestry is English and Scottish.
In 1961, Danson enrolled at Kent School, a Connecticut prep school, where he was a basketball star. He became interested in drama while attending Stanford University and, seeking a better acting program, moved to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama in 1972.
Ted Danson Wiki
| First Name | Ted |
| Middle Name | Bridge |
| Last Name | Danson |
| Full Name at Birth | Edward Bridge Danson III |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthday | 29th December, 1947 |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, USA |
| Height | 6' 2½” (189 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown – Dark |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Det. Ian James Campbell | |
| 1981 | Body Heat | Peter Lowenstein | |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Harry Wentworth | |
| 1985 | Little Treasure | Eugene Wilson | |
| 1986 | Just Between Friends | Chip Davis | |
| A Fine Mess | Spence Holden | ||
| 1987 | Three Men and a Baby | Jack Holden | |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Himself | Uncredited cameo |
| 1989 | Cousins | Larry Kozinski | |
| Dad | John Tremont | ||
| 1990 | Three Men and a Little Lady | Jack Holden | |
| 1993 | Made in America | Hal Jackson | |
| 1994 | Getting Even with Dad | Raymond Gleason | |
| Pontiac Moon | Washington Bellamy | ||
| 1996 | Loch Ness | John Dempsey | |
| 1998 | Jerry and Tom | Guy | |
| Homegrown | Gianni Saletzzo | ||
| Saving Private Ryan | Capt. Fred Hamill | ||
| 1999 | Mumford | Jeremy Brockett | |
| 2004 | Fronterz | N/A | |
| 2007 | Nobel Son | Harvey Parrish | |
| The Amateurs | Moose | ||
| 2008 | Mad Money | Don Cardigan | |
| The Human Contract | E.J. Winters | ||
| 2009 | The Open Road | Coach | |
| 2011 | Jock the Hero Dog | Pezulu | Voice |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | J.W. McGrath | |
| Ted | Himself | Uncredited | |
| 2014 | The One I Love | Therapist | |
| 2018 | Hearts Beat Loud | Dave |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1976 | Somerset | Tom Conway #2 | Unknown episodes |
| 1975, 1977 | The Doctors | Mitch Pierson (1977) / Dr. Chuck Weldon (1975) | 19 episodes |
| 1979 | The Amazing Spider-Man | Major Collings | 2 episodes |
| Mrs. Columbo | Richard Dellinger | Episode: "Ladies of the Afternoon" | |
| Trapper John, M.D. | Injured Man | Episode: "Love Is a Three-Way Street" | |
| B. J. and the Bear | Tom Spencer | Episode: "Silent Night, Unholy Night" | |
| The French Atlantic Affair | Abe Stanley, Assistant to Dr. Clemens | Miniseries; Episode #1.3 | |
| 1980 | The Women's Room | Norman | Television film |
| Once Upon a Spy | Jack Chenault | Television film | |
| Laverne & Shirley | Randy Carpenter | Episode: "Why Did the Fireman..." | |
| Family | David Bartels | Episode: "Daylight Serenade" | |
| 1981 | Benson | Dan Slater | 2 episodes |
| Magnum, P.I. | Stewart Crane | Episode: "Don't Say Goodbye" | |
| Dear Teacher | Steve Goodwin | Television film | |
| Our Family Business | Gep | Television film | |
| 1982 | Taxi | Vincenzo Senaca | Episode: "The Unkindest Cut" |
| Tucker's Witch | Danny Kirkwood | 2 episodes | |
| 1982–1993 | Cheers | Sam Malone | Main role, 275 episodes |
| 1983 | Allison Sydney Harrison | David Harrison | Television film |
| Cowboy | Dale Weeks | Television film | |
| 1984 | Something About Amelia | Steven Bennett | Television film |
| 1986 | When the Bough Breaks | Alex Delaware | Television film |
| 1987 | We Are the Children | N/A | Television film |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday | Sam Malone | Television film |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live | Himself (host) | Episode: "Ted Danson/Luther Vandross" |
| The Jim Henson Hour | Himself | Episode: "Aquatic Life" | |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Sam Malone | Television special |
| 1994 | The Simpsons | Sam Malone (voice) | Episode: "Fear of Flying" |
| 1995 | Frasier | Sam Malone | Episode: "The Show Where Sam Shows Up" |
| 1996–1997 | Ink | Mike Logan | Main role, 22 episodes |
| 1996 | Gulliver's Travels | Lemuel Gulliver | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Pearl | Sal | Episode: "The Write Stuff: Part 2" |
| 1998–2004 | Becker | Dr. John Becker | Main role, 129 episodes |
| 1998 | Thanks of a Grateful Nation | Jim Tuite | Television film |
| Veronica's Closet | Nick Vanover | Episode: "Veronica's $600,000 Pop" | |
| 1999 | Diagnosis: Murder | Himself | Episode: "The Roast" |
| 2000–present | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Ted Danson | Recurring role, 27 episodes |
| 2000 | Search for Atlantis | Himself | Television film |
| Grosse Pointe | Jack the Dog (voice) | Episode: "Sleeping with the Enemy" | |
| 2002 | Living with the Dead | James Van Praagh | Television film |
| 2003 | Gary the Rat | Terry McMillian (voice) | Episode: "Mergers and Acquisions" |
| 2004 | It Must Be Love | George Gazelle | Television film |
| 2005 | Our Fathers | Mitchell Garabedian | Television film |
| Knights of the South Bronx | Richard | Television film | |
| 2006 | Heist | Tom | 2 episodes |
| 2006–2007 | Help Me Help You | Dr. Bill Hoffman | Main role, 14 episodes |
| 2007–2010 | Damages | Arthur Frobisher | Main role, 23 episodes |
| 2008 | King of the Hill | Tom Hammond (voice) | Episode: "The Accidental Terrorist" |
| 2009–2011 | Bored to Death | George Christopher | Main role, 24 episodes |
| 2010 | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Little Danson Man | Episode: "Greene Machine" |
| 2011–2015 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Director D.B. Russell | Main role, 84 episodes |
| 2013 | CSI: NY | Episode: "Seth and Apep" | |
| 2015–2016 | CSI: Cyber | Main role, 18 episodes | |
| 2015 | Fargo | Sheriff Hank Larsson | 10 episodes |
| 2015–2020 | American Dad! | Dr. Ray Petit (voice) | 4 episodes |
| 2016–2020 | The Good Place | Michael | Main role, 52 episodes |
| 2017 | Finding Your Roots | Himself | Episode: "Puritans and Pioneers" |
| 2018–present | Advancements | Himself | 23 episodes |
| 2019 | The Orville | Admiral Perry | 3 episodes |
| 2021 | Mr. Mayor | Mayor Neil Bremer | Main role |
Awards and nominations[edit]
Ted's Net Worth
According to Celeb Net Woth Ted's Net Worth in 2020 is $80 Million
