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Ted Danson

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Ted Danson

Born December 29, 1947 in San Diego, California, USA51 films

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.

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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.

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Filmography

51 films as actor
  1. 202030 Rock: A One-Time SpecialTed Danson
  2. 2018Hearts Beat LoudDave
  3. 2015CSI: ImmortalityD.B. Russell
  4. 2014The One I LoveTherapist
  5. 2012TedTed Danson (uncredited)
  6. 2012Big MiracleJ. W. McGraw
  7. 2011Jock the Hero DogPezulu (voice)
  8. 2011Fight for Your Right RevisitedMaitre D'
  9. 2009The Open RoadCoach
  10. 2008The Human ContractE.J Winters
  11. 2008Mad MoneyDon Cardigan
  12. 2007Nobel SonHarvey Parrish
  13. 2006The AmateursMoose
  14. 2006Bye Bye BenjaminBill
  15. 2005Knights of the South BronxRichard Mason
  16. 2005Our FathersMitchell Garabedian
  17. 2004Fronterz
  18. 2004It Must Be LoveGeorge Gazelle
  19. 2003Mrs. Pilgrim Goes to HollywoodTed
  20. 2002Living with the DeadJames Van Praagh
  21. 1999MumfordJeremy Brockett
  22. 1998Jerry and TomThe Guy Who Loved Vicki
  23. 1998Saving Private RyanCaptain Hamill
  24. 1998Thanks of a Grateful NationJim Tuite
  25. 1998HomegrownGianni Saletzzo
  26. 1996Loch NessDr. Dempsey
  27. 1994Pontiac MoonWashington Bellamy
  28. 1994Getting Even with DadRay
  29. 1993Made in AmericaHal Jackson
  30. 19903 Men and a Little LadyJack Holden
  31. 1989DadJohn Tremont
  32. 1989CousinsLarry Kozinski
  33. 1988Mickey's 60th BirthdaySam Malone
  34. 1988She's Having a BabyTed Danson (uncredited)
  35. 19873 Men and a BabyJack Holden
  36. 1987We Are the Children
  37. 1986When the Bough BreaksAlex
  38. 1986A Fine MessSpence Holden
  39. 1986Just Between FriendsChip Davis
  40. 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
  41. 1985Little TreasureEugene Wilson
  42. 1984Something About AmeliaSteven Bennett
  43. 1983Allison Sydney HarrisonDavid Harrison
  44. 1983CowboyDale Weeks
  45. 1982CreepshowHarry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
  46. 1981Our Family BusinessGep
  47. 1981Body HeatPeter Lowenstein
  48. 1980Spider-Man: The Dragon's ChallengeMajor Collings
  49. 1980Once Upon a SpyJack Chenault
  50. 1980The Women's RoomNorman
  51. 1979The Onion FieldIan Campbell