TED DANSON
Ted Danson
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 29, 1947
Place of Birth: San Diego, California, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2024·
A Man on the InsideCharles Nieuwendyk
2023·
Mulligan(voice)
Self
Self
Self
2021·
Mr. MayorMayor Neil Bremer
Ted Danson
Self
2018·
Hearts Beat LoudDave
2017·
The OrvilleAdmiral Perry
2016·
The Good PlaceMichael
Jack (archive footage)
Self
2015·
CSI: CyberD.B. Russell
2015·
CSI: ImmortalityD.B. Russell
Self
Self
2014·
FargoSheriff Hank Larsson
2014·
The One I LoveTherapist
Self
2012·
Finding Your RootsSelf
2012·
Inside ComedySelf
2012·
Finding Zac EfronHimself
2012·
Big MiracleJ. W. McGraw
2012·
TedTed Danson (uncredited)
2011·
Brain GamesSelf
2011·
Jock the Hero DogPezulu (voice)
Maitre D'
2010·
ConanSelf
(archive footage)
Self - Guest
2009·
Bored to DeathGeorge Christopher
2009·
The Open RoadCoach
Jack Holden (archive footage)
2009·
The End of the LineNarrator (voice)
2008·
The Human ContractE.J Winters
2008·
Mad MoneyDon Cardigan
Little Danson Man
2007·
DamagesArthur Frobisher
2007·
Nobel SonHarvey Parrish
2006·
Rachael Ray2006·
Help Me Help YouBill Hoffman
2006·
Bye Bye BenjaminBill
2006·
The AmateursMoose
2005·
American Dad!Dr. Ray Petit (voice)
2005·
The Colbert ReportRichard Mason
2005·
Our FathersMitchell Garabedian
2004·
Fronterz2004·
It Must Be LoveGeorge Gazelle
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
Ted
2002·
Living with the DeadJames Van Praagh, James Van Praagh
Self
2001·
Dinner for Five2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmTed Danson
2000·
Grosse PointeJack the Dog (voice)
D.B. Russell
Narrator
Self - Guest
1999·
MumfordJeremy Brockett
1998·
BeckerDr. John Becker
Audience Member (uncredited)
1998·
Jerry and TomThe Guy Who Loved Vicki
Jim Tuite
1998·
HomegrownGianni Saletzzo
1998·
Saving Private RyanCaptain Hamill
1997·
Veronica's ClosetNick Vanover
1997·
King of the HillTom Hammond (voice)
1997·
The ViewSelf
1996·
Gulliver's TravelsLemuel Gulliver
1996·
Cosby1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1996·
InkMike Logan
Self
1996·
Loch NessDr. Dempsey
1995·
MADtvSelf
1994·
EllenSelf (uncredited)
1994·
Pontiac MoonWashington Bellamy
Raymond 'Ray' Gleason
Self - Guest
1993·
Diagnosis: MurderTed Danson
1993·
FrasierSam Malone
1993·
For Our ChildrenSelf
1993·
Made in AmericaHal Jackson
1991·
Voices That CareSelf - Choir Member
Sam Malone
Jack Holden
1989·
The Jim Henson HourHimself
1989·
The SimpsonsSam Malone (voice)
1989·
CousinsLarry Kozinski
1989·
DadJohn Tremont
1988·
She's Having a BabyTed Danson (uncredited)
Sam Malone
1987·
We Are the Children1987·
3 Men and a BabyJack Holden
Alex
1986·
Just Between FriendsChip Davis
1986·
A Fine MessSpence Holden
1985·
Little TreasureEugene Wilson
Steven Bennett
1983·
CowboyDale Weeks
David Harrison
1982·
Tucker's WitchDanny Kirkwood
1982·
CheersSam Malone
1982·
CreepshowHarry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
1981·
Our Family BusinessGep
Major Collings
1981·
Body HeatPeter Lowenstein
1980·
Magnum, P.I.Stewart Crane
1980·
The Women's RoomNorman
1980·
Once Upon a SpyJack Chenault
1979·
Mrs. ColumboRichard Dellinger
Abe Santley
1979·
B. J. and the Bear1979·
The Onion FieldIan Campbell
1978·
TaxiVincenzo Senaca
1976·
Family1976·
Laverne & Shirley1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1970·
SomersetTom Conway
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf, Self - Winner, Self - Nominee
Production
2024·
A Man on the InsideProducer
2020·
Best Summer EverExecutive Producer
2014·
The One I LoveThanks
2006·
Bye Bye BenjaminExecutive Producer
1996·
InkProducer
1994·
Pontiac MoonExecutive Producer
Executive Producer