Ted Danson
Date of Birth: December 29, 1947 (78)
Birth Place: San Diego, CA, USA
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BIO
Edward Bridge Danson III is an American actor. He achieved stardom playing the lead character Sam Malone on the NBC sitcom Cheers, for which he received two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. He was nominated for more Emmy Awards for roles in the legal drama Damages and the NBC dramedy The Good Place.
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Video: Watch Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, and More in STARRING DICK VAN DYKE Documentary
by Stephi Wild - 2026-08-19 09:50:20
Mary Steenburgen Recalls Breaking Character With Will Ferrell on STEP BROTHERS on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-14 06:56:56
Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Martin Short, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 17:12:11
VIDEO: Cher Sings 'Thank You For Being a Friend' in Betty White Tribute Special
by Michael Major - 2022-01-31 12:55:22
VIDEO: Mary Steenburgen Says She Loves Putting Herself in Emotionally Dangerous Positions
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-02-02 09:43:15
VIDEO: Ted Danson Crashes Charades Game With Mary Steenburgen on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-01-06 09:51:47
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
VIDEO: Billy Porter, Tamara Tunie and More Drop in to Carnegie Mellon's Conferral of Degrees Virtual Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-05-17 11:24:19
VIDEO: Alex Newell Sings 'And I Will Always Love You' in Flashback Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-15 23:07:20
VIDEO: Watch Larry David in the All New Trailer For Season 10 of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-01 19:25:17
VIDEO: Jameela Jamil Says Ted Danson Almost Killed Her on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-26 20:28:04
ASCAP Country Music Awards Honored Hillary Lindsey, Brett Young and More
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-13 19:19:24
VIDEO: Ted Danson Talks About the Final Season of THE GOOD PLACE on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-10 21:18:31
VIDEO: Ted Danson, Natalie Dormer and James Corden Strike a Pose
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-25 05:45:22
News
THE MILITIA to Arrive on VOD and DVD From Freestyle Digital Media
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired VOD and DVD rights to THE MILITIA, a drama starring Michael Broderick about a teenager who forms a militia to rescue his fugitive father from law enforcement.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired VOD and DVD rights to THE MILITIA, a drama starring Michael Broderick about a teenager who forms a militia to rescue his fugitive father from law enforcement.
Ted Danson Talks New Show, Being No. 3 on the Call Sheet on WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Ted Danson told D'Arcy Carden on SiriusXM's WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME that ranking below the top of his new show's call sheet has pushed him to listen more and talk less.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
Ted Danson told D'Arcy Carden on SiriusXM's WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME that ranking below the top of his new show's call sheet has pushed him to listen more and talk less.
Video: Watch Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, and More in STARRING DICK VAN DYKE Documentary
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026
The complete documentary 'Starring Dick Van Dyke' has been shared, and is available to watch now for free. Check out the full documentary film in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026
The complete documentary 'Starring Dick Van Dyke' has been shared, and is available to watch now for free. Check out the full documentary film in the video here!
Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026
The Television Academy has named Michael J. Fox recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, honoring his advocacy and research funding for Parkinson's disease, ahead of the Emmy Awards telecast.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026
The Television Academy has named Michael J. Fox recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, honoring his advocacy and research funding for Parkinson's disease, ahead of the Emmy Awards telecast.
Mary Steenburgen Recalls Breaking Character With Will Ferrell on STEP BROTHERS on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Joshua Wright - Jul 14, 2026
Mary Steenburgen tells Jimmy Fallon how she and Will Ferrell kept breaking character on STEP BROTHERS — plus her new film THE DINK and meeting Ted Danson.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 14, 2026
Mary Steenburgen tells Jimmy Fallon how she and Will Ferrell kept breaking character on STEP BROTHERS — plus her new film THE DINK and meeting Ted Danson.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Jean Smart & More to be Inducted Into Television Academy Hall of Fame
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026
The Book of Mormon co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Tony nominee Jean Smart, and more are among those who will be inducted into The Television Academy's 28th Hall of Fame.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026
The Book of Mormon co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Tony nominee Jean Smart, and more are among those who will be inducted into The Television Academy's 28th Hall of Fame.
Photos: Darren Criss, Anaïs Mitchell, and More at the Atlantic Theater Company's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Stars of stage and screen lit up The Plaza to help the historic Atlantic Theater Company celebrate 40 years of empowering new voices in the industry and championing diverse and bold pieces of theater. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Stars of stage and screen lit up The Plaza to help the historic Atlantic Theater Company celebrate 40 years of empowering new voices in the industry and championing diverse and bold pieces of theater. Check out photos from the event here!
Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2026 Gala at The Plaza, celebrating the historic theater’s 40th Anniversary. The event will feature performances from Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2026 Gala at The Plaza, celebrating the historic theater’s 40th Anniversary. The event will feature performances from Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and more.
OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! Begins At The Odyssey Theatre This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble pays tribute to Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis with two performances of “OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!” on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble pays tribute to Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis with two performances of “OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!” on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m.
Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
by Shari Barrett - Mar 10, 2026
Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that includes YOU AND ME, a one-act play written by Apollo.
by Shari Barrett - Mar 10, 2026
Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that includes YOU AND ME, a one-act play written by Apollo.
A MAN ON THE INSIDE Renewed for a Third Season at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
A Man on the Inside, the comedy series led by Ted Danson, has been renewed for a third season at Netflix. The second season of the series debuted on November 20, 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
A Man on the Inside, the comedy series led by Ted Danson, has been renewed for a third season at Netflix. The second season of the series debuted on November 20, 2025.
Photos: Inside the GOLDEN EYE Event with Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026
On Tuesday, January 6, stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to honor Dame Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, ahead of the 83rd Golden Globes. Check out photos from the event featuring Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Matthew Broderick, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026
On Tuesday, January 6, stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, to honor Dame Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker, ahead of the 83rd Golden Globes. Check out photos from the event featuring Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Matthew Broderick, and more.
Everything to Know About the 2026 Golden Globes: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes, the first major award show of the season, will take place this Sunday, January 11, 2026. Find out everything to know about the program, including how to watch, pre-show coverage, presenters, and more, in our guide!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2026
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes, the first major award show of the season, will take place this Sunday, January 11, 2026. Find out everything to know about the program, including how to watch, pre-show coverage, presenters, and more, in our guide!
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, & More Confirmed for Golden Globes Special
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, Kristin Davis, and more are set to appear in the new primetime special Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker.
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Star Karen Dotrice and Director John Scheinfeld Honor Dick Van Dyke in New PBS Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2025
Mary Poppins star Karen Dotrice and filmmaker John Scheinfeld are celebrating Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday with a new documentary about the stage and screen legend.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2025
Mary Poppins star Karen Dotrice and filmmaker John Scheinfeld are celebrating Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday with a new documentary about the stage and screen legend.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Meryl Streep, Jeff Goldblum, & More to Lend Voices to Henry David Thoreau Film at PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Meryl Streep, Jeff Goldblum, George Clooney, and more are lending their voices to Henry David Thoreau, a new, three-part, three-hour film about the American writer for PBS.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Meryl Streep, Jeff Goldblum, George Clooney, and more are lending their voices to Henry David Thoreau, a new, three-part, three-hour film about the American writer for PBS.
Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Martin Short, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
In celebration of the centennial birthday of Dick Van Dyke, PBS is releasing a new documentary film chronicling the life and career of the Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winning star. Watch the trailer now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025
In celebration of the centennial birthday of Dick Van Dyke, PBS is releasing a new documentary film chronicling the life and career of the Emmy, Tony and Grammy-winning star. Watch the trailer now.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ted Danson been in?
Ted Danson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Ted Danson been in?
Ted Danson has not appeared in the West End.
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