Ted Danson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

22.216

Gender

Male

Birthday

29-Dec-1947

Age

(77 years old)

Place of Birth

San Diego, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III
  • Τεντ Ντάνσον
  • Тед Дэнсон
  • 테드 댄슨
  • 泰德・丹森

Ted Danson

Biography

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.


Credits

We Are the Children We Are the Children (1987) Character: N/A
A doctor and a photo-journalist try to help famine victims in Africa.
For Our Children For Our Children (1993) Character: Self
Benefit concert with an incredible group of stars and musicians.
Knights of the South Bronx Knights of the South Bronx (2005) Character: Richard Mason
A business man decides that he wants to teach school in the inner city and chooses a tough school in the South Bronx. He teaches the children how to play the game of chess, and along the way they learn a lot about life.
The Women's Room The Women's Room (1980) Character: Norman
A wife is sick and tired of her husband's infidelities, so she leaves home and goes back to grad-school. There she meets many self-confident women who help her find her own voice.
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) Character: Self
The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.
Bye Bye Benjamin Bye Bye Benjamin (2006) Character: Bill
Benjamin Osgood, a savvy ten-year-old business executive, meets a coworker's daughter, and must decide how grown up he wants to be.
Fronterz Fronterz (2004) Character: N/A
Three out-of-work actors pretend to be gangasta rappers.
Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division (2011) Character: Self
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jack Black, Matt Damon, Sean Penn, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen & Kevin Spacey, who comprise the Clinton Foundation's Celebrity Division, sit down to brainstorm ideas for the Clinton Foundation's 10th Anniversary. Everything is going great until they get a call from President William J. Clinton himself.
The Search for Atlantis The Search for Atlantis (2000) Character: Narrator
Ted Danson takes viewers on a spectacular 2-hour search for one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known--the fabled Lost City of Atlantis. The epic journey spans the globe from the volcanoes of the Azores to the uncharted jungles of South America and even to the archives of Nazi Germany. This program also brings the glittering Lost City to life once again, with painstakingly recreated islands, harbors, palaces, and temples.
Voices That Care Voices That Care (1991) Character: Self - Choir Member
Behind the scenes making of the charity single "Voices That Care".
Cowboy Cowboy (1983) Character: Dale Weeks
A man from the city returns to his small home town in the countryside to live like a farmer. He finds couple of friends among the locals, but people running the town want his land.
Finding Zac Efron Finding Zac Efron (2012) Character: Himself
A mockumentary in which the attendees of an actors' camp embark on a search to find Zac Efron.
Monty Python: Live at Aspen Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998) Character: Audience Member (uncredited)
In March 1998 in Aspen, Colorado, the surviving members of the Monty Python team – John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin – shared a stage together for the first time in 18 years. Even more remarkably, Graham Chapman was there too....in an urn! The occasion for this reunion was the US Comedy Arts Festival Tribute to Monty Python, hosted by Robert Klein in front of a live audience.
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996) Character: Self
A star-studded tribute to Star Trek on its 30th anniversary, hosted by many of the stars and guest stars from all of the Trek series and movies. Also features a huge number of clips from all of the series and movies. At the end, real-life astronauts Aldrin and Jemison present NASA award plaques to the cast members.
How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love (1987) Character: N/A
"How do you know if it's love? Can you fall in love more than once? Is love blind? Can you love more than one person at a time? How important is sex to a relationship? Does love happen at first sight? Is sex love? Can you confuse chemistry with love? Is sex the real turn-on, or is intimacy? Now, for the first time, on an original videocassette made especially for you and other teenagers your age, you'll find the answers to these questions. With the help of Justine Bateman from TV's FAMILY TIES. Jason Bateman from VALERIE. Ted Danson from CHEERS. And a cast of real-life teenagers from University High School in Los Angeles. With song. With dance. With pizzazz. With advice from Dr. Sol Gordon, America's foremost expert in family and sex education. How can you tell if you're really in love? Easy. Watch this video and find out!"
NBC 75th Anniversary Special NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) Character: Self
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Allison Sydney Harrison Allison Sydney Harrison (1983) Character: David Harrison
The story, set in San Francisco, depicts the adventures of Allison Sydney Harrison, a high-school student who teams with her wealthy private-detective father David Harrison to solve crimes. In the pilot, Allison and David team to solve the murder of a beautiful woman. The prime suspect is their chauffeur, Pat Rosetti.
Jock the Hero Dog Jock the Hero Dog (2011) Character: Pezulu (voice)
Animated-family adventure based on a true story that tells the heart-warming, coming-of-age story of a man and his best-friend, a lovable and fearless dog named, Jock. Set in the Bushveld near what is today the world famous Kruger National Park, this animated family tale is about Jock's adventures with Fritz, his master. Jock escapes death, builds crazy friendships and displays his unrivalled loyalty to Fritz. The story is set in the late 1880s when Africa's mineral richness, teeming animal life and incomparable natural beauty drew and captivated explorers and adventurers from all over the world. A place where big game roamed in their thousands and the wildest tales were true! Jock Of The Bushveld is a great story and the only animal classic to come out of Africa.
When the Bough Breaks When the Bough Breaks (1986) Character: Alex
A Los Angeles psychiatrist testifies for the prosecution in the trial of an accused child molester. Later the defendant, who is out on bail, is found dead in the psychiatrist's office, in what appears to be a suicide. Shaken, the psychiatrist moves to the mountains outside of L.A. Not long afterwards a detective he knows comes to him for help. A seven-year-old girl saw someone kill both of her parents, but is so traumatized by the event that she can't remember anything, and the detective wants the doctor to help jar her memory. Soon, however, the doctor and the detective discover that the parents' murder and the pedophiles "suicide" may be linked to a shadowy group of wealthy and influential pedophiles, and that the child isn't the only one whose life is in danger.
It Must Be Love It Must Be Love (2004) Character: N/A
A couple decides to settle their divorce in a civilized manner without lawyers, which brings complications.
Waking Sleeping Beauty Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) Character: Jack Holden (archive footage)
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Loch Ness Loch Ness (1996) Character: Dr. Dempsey
Dr. Dempsey, an American scientist, is sent to Scotland to disprove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. He is shocked when Laura, an inn-keeper, introduces him to a small family of Nessie-dinosaurs.
The One I Love The One I Love (2014) Character: Therapist
Ethan and Sophie are a married couple on the brink of separation when, at the urging of their therapist, they decide to salvage their relationship by escaping to a beautiful vacation house for the weekend.
We're All Plastic People Now We're All Plastic People Now (2023) Character: Self
In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. Plastics have been found inside our bodies— in our colons, our brains, and even in mothers’ developing wombs. Scientists around the country are sounding the alarm, but without public buy-in, there is little that can be done. How much evidence do we need before we decide to take action?
Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls Waffles and Bullet Holes: A Return to Sioux Falls (2016) Character: self
Go behind the scenes of the second season of Fargo.
Getting Even with Dad Getting Even with Dad (1994) Character: Raymond 'Ray' Gleason
Ray, an ex-con and widower, is planning a coin heist with two accomplices to help him to buy his own bakery. However, he doesn't expect his son Timmy, who was living with Ray's sister, to show up at the house right in the middle of planning. Timmy is ignored and Ray and his buddies pull off the heist. Timmy gets his father's attention by stealing the coins and hiding them. To get them back, his father must take him to a number of different places and treat him like he enjoys his presence. They grow fond of each other but Timmy won't stay with his dad unless he gives up the coins.
Our Fathers Our Fathers (2005) Character: Mitchell Garabedian
In the '80s, priests and especially the Father Geoghan arrested for sexual abuse of minors. Cardinal Law, also indicted, and the diocese was aware of the actions of these men of the church and was kept secret for years, until the victims decide to seek redress.
Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale Troubled Waters: A Turtle's Tale (2019) Character: Self
Exploring the impact of human behavior on our environment from the perspective of one of South Florida's most beloved and fragile underwater creatures: the sea turtle. A critical look at the effects of global warming, water pollution, and our "throw-away" plastic lifestyle on this keystone species...and inevitably ourselves.
Dad Dad (1989) Character: John Tremont
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Hearts Beat Loud Hearts Beat Loud (2018) Character: Dave
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.
Mumford Mumford (1999) Character: Jeremy Brockett
When a would-be psychologist, curiously named Dr. Mumford, comes to the idyllic town of the same name and offers his talent for listening and a disarming frankness, the town's quirkiest citizens scramble for a seat on his couch. As he lightens hearts darkened by old secrets no one realizes he's hiding a whopper of his own, or that he's fallen head over heels for one of his patients!
Creepshow Creepshow (1982) Character: Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Five tales in the style of classic '50s horror comics, involving a murdered man emerging from the grave, a meteor's ooze that makes everything grow, a snack for a crated creature, a scheming husband, and a malevolent millionaire with an insect phobia.
CSI: Immortality CSI: Immortality (2015) Character: D.B. Russell
An explosion inside a casino brings Catherine Willows back to Las Vegas to investigate. And when the crime is tied to Lady Heather, Gil Grissom is brought back as well to aid the investigation. This is a 2 part TV Special. Series Finale
Nobel Son Nobel Son (2007) Character: Harvey Parrish
Soon after his insufferably arrogant father wins the Nobel Prize for chemistry, Barkley Michaelson is kidnapped by Thaddeus James, a young genius who claims to be Barkley's illegitimate half-brother. Motivated not so much by money as revenge, Thaddeus tries to convince Barkley to help him carry out a multimillion-dollar extortion plot against their patriarch.
Big Miracle Big Miracle (2012) Character: J. W. McGraw
A small-town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer enlist the help of rival superpowers to save three majestic gray whales trapped under the ice of the Arctic Circle.
The Amateurs The Amateurs (2006) Character: Moose
Sex sells in America and these guys know it. The Amateurs follows a small town band of loveable losers who hit upon an idea that can make their dreams and fantasies come true. Thinking they've found the road to riches and fame they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads.
30 Rock: A One-Time Special 30 Rock: A One-Time Special (2020) Character: Ted Danson
In a one-time special event featuring all the beloved characters from the original series, Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy reunite the TGS team to help Kenneth Parcell with an advertiser presentation.
Pontiac Moon Pontiac Moon (1994) Character: Washington Bellamy
An absent-minded-professor father and his son take off in an old Pontiac to bond during a symbolic road trip through the Western U.S. This while his wife tries to overcome her neuroses to save the family.
Saving Private Ryan Saving Private Ryan (1998) Character: Captain Hamill
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
3 Men and a Baby 3 Men and a Baby (1987) Character: Jack Holden
Three bachelors find themselves forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guy's girlfriends.
Living with the Dead Living with the Dead (2002) Character: James Van Praagh
A man begins to have disturbing visions of dead people, among whom are his mother and victims of a local serial killer. All telling their story of how they died, and how their murderer is still out there. The detective investigating the murders looks to him for help in solving the case.
Something About Amelia Something About Amelia (1984) Character: Steven Bennett
Counseling helps family deal with the discovery that their child was sexually abused by the closest relative.
3 Men and a Little Lady 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) Character: Jack Holden
Sylvia's work increasingly takes her away from the three men who help bring up Mary, her daughter. When she decides to move to England and take Mary with her, the three men are heartbroken at losing the two most important females in their lives.
The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place (2019) Character: Self
In anticipation and celebration of the fourth and final season of NBC’s critically applauded and Emmy Award-nominated comedy, the network and The Paley Center for Media are collaborating on the hourlong special The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place on NBC on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9:00 pm ET/PT. Comprised of the best moments, hilarity, and wit from the show’s first three seasons, The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place will feature interviews with the show’s stars—Ted Danson, Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, and D’Arcy Carden—as well as with creator Michael Schur. In addition, the show will offer rarely seen behind-the-scenes footage.
Body Heat Body Heat (1981) Character: Peter Lowenstein
In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.
Made in America Made in America (1993) Character: Hal Jackson
A young black woman discovers that her father was a sperm donor, and if that wasn't bad enough, he's white.
Ted Ted (2012) Character: Ted Danson (uncredited)
John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.
Homegrown Homegrown (1998) Character: Gianni Saletzzo
Three laborers on a Northern California marijuana plantation become increasingly paranoid when they learn that their boss has been murdered. They know enough to run, taking with them enough of the crop to pay them for services rendered. Hooking up with go-between Lucy in the next town, they plot their next move.
The Onion Field The Onion Field (1979) Character: Ian Campbell
An LA police officer is murdered in the onion fields outside of Bakersfield. However, legal loopholes could keep his kidnappers from receiving justice, and his partner is haunted by overwhelming survivor's guilt.
Little Treasure Little Treasure (1985) Character: Eugene Wilson
Margo is an ex-stripper who meets her long, lost father in Mexico. She looks after him in the waning days of his life, with the help of a traveling projectionist. The father passes away, telling of the loot from a botched bank robbery that he buried years earlier. The two get jobs in town as their relationship grows and they search for the treasure on the weekends. But while the treasure seems to bring them together, it also seems to be tearing them apart.
The End of the Line The End of the Line (2009) Character: Narrator (voice)
Examines the devastating effect that overfishing has had on the world's fish populations and argues that drastic action must be taken to reverse these trends. Examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.
Our Family Business Our Family Business (1981) Character: Gep
A syndicate mob boss doesn't realize that his eldest son, Gep, has been informing to the police on the family's dealings in exchange for protection, while Gep's younger brother, Phil, a bank vice president, tries to separate himself from the family's business.
Once Upon a Spy Once Upon a Spy (1980) Character: Jack Chenault
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
Mad Money Mad Money (2008) Character: Don Cardigan
Three female employees of the Federal Reserve plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed.
Fight for Your Right Revisited Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011) Character: Maitre D'
Fight for Your Right Revisited stars Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, and Elijah Wood as the "young" Beastie Boys from the past and Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and Will Ferrell as the "old" Beastie Boys from the future. The story begins where the video for "Fight for Your Right (1987)" ended. It features music from the band's album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two.
She's Having a Baby She's Having a Baby (1988) Character: Ted Danson (uncredited)
Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? Things certainly aren't helped by Jake's friend Davis, who always seems to turn up just in time to put a spanner in the works.
For the Love of Spock For the Love of Spock (2016) Character: Jack (archive footage)
The life of Star Trek's Mr. Spock — as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played Mr. Spock for almost fifty years —written and directed by his son, Adam.
The Human Contract The Human Contract (2008) Character: E.J Winters
A free-spirited woman leads a businessman down a path of reckless abandon.
Cousins Cousins (1989) Character: Larry Kozinski
Two couples go to a mutual friend's wedding and end up swapping partners.
Mickey's 60th Birthday Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988) Character: Sam Malone
This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the angry magi so that no one will recognize him until he finds his own magic within. While Mickey is on his quest, network news teams around the country desperately try to find the famous, beloved mouse who has mysteriously disappeared. On his quest, Mickey goes into the "Cheers" bar, meets up with the characters from "Family Ties", and winds up on Disneyland's Main Street the night before his Birthday celebration is to take place. It is there that he finds he has all the magic inside him that he will ever need. The spell is broken and the Birthday bash commences as the whole World celebrates the beloved Mickey Mouse.
Just Between Friends Just Between Friends (1986) Character: Chip Davis
Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship; they don't know however that they have more in common than they'd like. When tragedy strikes, their relationship is tested.
A Fine Mess A Fine Mess (1986) Character: Spence Holden
Two friends an actor and a chef discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it. But also have to deal with the two men who fixed it who are trying to silence them. And there's also the mob boss whom the two guys work for who planned the fixing thing whose wife is having an affair with the actor.
The Open Road The Open Road (2009) Character: Coach
Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carlton’s mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.
Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge (1981) Character: Major Collings
Spider-Man goes to China to help an official accused of World War II treachery. Two episodes of the TV series "Spider Man" edited together and released as a feature.
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023) Character: Self
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthday.
Thanks of a Grateful Nation Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1998) Character: Jim Tuite
An examination of the aftermath of Desert Storm and how servicemen and women were affected by it medically.
The Earth Day Special The Earth Day Special (1990) Character: Sam Malone
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) Character: (archive footage)
The team of smart-talkin' toddlers known as Everything Is Terrible! have once again emerged from their VHS cocoons to conjure a jam on culture so culture-jamtastic that we're sorry we can't be there to hold your hand as you watch in dazed amazement. Thousands of hours of brain-boiling footage have been concentrated into an impenetrable jewel of an experience, teach us once and for all that loving well is the best revenge.
Jerry and Tom Jerry and Tom (1998) Character: The Guy Who Loved Vicki
Tom and Jerry are two hit men, they work by day at a third-rate second-hand car dealership. Tom is a veteran and Jerry is a novice in their business, and their attitude toward their profession differs a lot. It shows when Tom is required to kill his old friend Karl.



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