Ted Danson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 29, 1947
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Fragile Legacy
Fragile Legacy TBA
Actor
Henry David Thoreau 2026
as Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)
Starring Dick Van Dyke 2025
as Self
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic 2023
as Self
We're All Plastic People Now 2023
as Self
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl 2022
as Self
Best Summer Ever 2020
Executive Producer
30 Rock: A One-Time Special 2020
as Ted Danson
Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale 2019
as Self
The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place 2019
as Self
Hearts Beat Loud 2018
as Dave
Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls 2016
as Self
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows 2016
as Self
CSI: Immortality 2015
as D.B. Russell
The One I Love 2014
as Therapist, Thanks
Ted 2012
as Ted Danson (uncredited)
Big Miracle 2012
as J. W. McGraw
Jock the Hero Dog 2011
as Pezulu (voice)
Fight for Your Right Revisited 2011
as Maitre D'
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift 2010
as (archive footage)
Waking Sleeping Beauty 2010
as Jack Holden (archive footage)
The End of the Line 2009
as Narrator (voice)
The Open Road 2009
as Coach
The Human Contract 2008
as E.J Winters
Mad Money 2008
as Don Cardigan
Nobel Son 2007
as Harvey Parrish
The Amateurs 2006
as Moose
Bye Bye Benjamin 2006
as Bill, Executive Producer
Knights of the South Bronx 2005
as Richard Mason
Our Fathers 2005
as Mitchell Garabedian
Elf: That's a Wrap 2004
as Self
Fronterz 2004
Actor
It Must Be Love 2004
as George Gazelle
Mrs. Pilgrim Goes to Hollywood 2003
as Ted
NBC 75th Anniversary Special 2002
as Self
Living with the Dead 2002
as James Van Praagh
- The Search for Atlantis
The Search for Atlantis 2000
as Narrator
Mumford 1999
as Jeremy Brockett
Jerry and Tom 1998
as The Guy Who Loved Vicki
Saving Private Ryan 1998
as Captain Hamill
Thanks of a Grateful Nation 1998
as Jim Tuite
Homegrown 1998
as Gianni Saletzzo
Monty Python: Live at Aspen 1998
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond 1996
as Self
Loch Ness 1996
as Dr. Dempsey
Pontiac Moon 1994
as Washington Bellamy, Executive Producer
Getting Even with Dad 1994
as Ray
For Our Children 1993
as Self
Made in America 1993
as Hal Jackson
Voices That Care 1991
as Self - Choir Member
3 Men and a Little Lady 1990
as Jack Holden
The Earth Day Special 1990
as Sam Malone
Dad 1989
as John Tremont
Cousins 1989
as Larry Kozinski
Mickey's 60th Birthday 1988
as Sam Malone
She's Having a Baby 1988
as Ted Danson (uncredited)
3 Men and a Baby 1987
as Jack Holden
How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love? 1987
Actor
We Are the Children 1987
Actor
When the Bough Breaks 1986
as Alex, Executive Producer
A Fine Mess 1986
as Spence Holden
Just Between Friends 1986
as Chip Davis
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There 1985
Actor
Little Treasure 1985
as Eugene Wilson
Something About Amelia 1984
as Steven Bennett
Allison Sydney Harrison 1983
as David Harrison
Cowboy 1983
as Dale Weeks
Creepshow 1982
as Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Our Family Business 1981
as Gep
Body Heat 1981
as Peter Lowenstein
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge 1980
as Major Collings
Once Upon a Spy 1980
as Jack Chenault
The Women's Room 1980
as Norman
The Onion Field 1979
as Ian Campbell
Credits from TMDB.