Ted Danson

Acteur, Producer

29 december 1947 (78 years)
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.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The One I Love
    The One I Love2014
  • Hearts Beat Loud
    Hearts Beat Loud2018
  • Gulliver's Travels
    Gulliver's Travels2 episodes
  • Nobel Son
    Nobel Son2007
  • Homegrown
    Homegrown1998
  • The Open Road
    The Open Road2009
  • Talking to Heaven
    Talking to Heaven2 episodes
  • Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen
    Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen1998
  • Tucker's Witch
    Tucker's Witch1 season
  • It Must Be Love
    It Must Be Love2004
  • Best Summer Ever
    Best Summer Ever2020

Known For

  • Cheers
    Cheers11 seasons
  • Saving Private Ryan
    Saving Private Ryan1998
  • The Good Place
    The Good Place4 seasons
  • A Man on the Inside
    A Man on the Inside2 seasons
  • Three Men and a Baby
    Three Men and a Baby1987
  • Becker
    Becker6 seasons
  • The One I Love
    The One I Love2014
  • Damages
    Damages5 seasons
  • Bored to Death
    Bored to Death3 seasons
  • Body Heat
    Body Heat1981
  • Three Men and a Little Lady
    Three Men and a Little Lady1990
  • Made in America
    Made in America1993
  • Creepshow
    Creepshow1982
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation15 seasons
  • Mad Money
    Mad Money2008
  • Mr. Mayor
    Mr. Mayor2 seasons
  • Cousins
    Cousins1989
  • Loch Ness
    Loch Ness1996
  • Getting Even with Dad
    Getting Even with Dad1994

Cinematografie

2026
The Magic 7 · as Sean's Dad
2026
Henry David Thoreau · as Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice)
2024
A Man on the Inside · as Charles Nieuwendyk
2023
Mulligan · as (voice)
2021
Mr. Mayor · as Mayor Neil Bremer
2018
Hearts Beat Loud · as DaveOp Plex
2017
The Orville · as Admiral Perry
2016
The Good Place · as Michael
2016
2015
CSI: Immortality · as D.b. Russell
2015
CSI: Cyber · as D.b. Russell
2014
The One I Love · as TherapistOp Plex
2014
Fargo · as Sheriff Hank Larsson
2012
Ted · as Ted Danson (uncredited)
2012
Big Miracle · as J. W. Mcgraw
2011
Jock the Hero Dog · as Pezulu (voice)
2011
2010
2009
Bored to Death · as George Christopher
2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty · as Jack Holden (archive Footage)
2009
The Open Road · as CoachOp Plex
2009
The End of the Line · as Narrator (voice)
2008
The Human Contract · as E.j Winters
2008
Mad Money · as Don Cardigan
2007
Damages · as Arthur Frobisher
2007
Nobel Son · as Harvey ParrishOp Plex
2007
2006
Help Me Help You · as Bill Hoffman
2006
Heist · as Tom
2006
Bye Bye Benjamin · as Bill
2005
Knights of the South Bronx · as Richard Mason
2005
Our Fathers · as Mitchell Garabedian
2005
American Dad! · as Dr. Ray Petit (voice)
2005
The Moguls · as Moose
2004
CSI: NY · as D.b. Russell
2004
2004
Virtual Vera · as Sam Malone
2004
Carla's Whipping Boy · as Sam Malone
2004
2004
It Must Be Love · as George GazelleOp Plex
2004
2004
Marching on to Season Two · as Sam Malone
2004
Roz's Dating Tips · as Sam Malone
2003
Gary the Rat · as Terry Mcmillian
2003
2003
2003
2002
Talking to Heaven · as James Van Praagh
2002
Living with the Dead · as James Van PraaghOp Plex
2001
2000
2000
Grosse Pointe · as Jack The Dog (voice)
1999
Mumford · as Jeremy Brockett
1998
Jerry and Tom · as The Guy Who Loved Vicki
1998
Becker · as Dr. John Becker
1998
Saving Private Ryan · as Captain Hamill
1998
1998
Homegrown · as Gianni SaletzzoOp Plex
1998
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Live at Aspen · as Audience Member (uncredited)Op Plex
1997
Veronica's Closet · as Nick Vanover
1997
King of the Hill · as Tom Hammond (voice)
1996
Ink · as Mike Logan
1996
Pearl (1996) · as Sal
1996
1996
Loch Ness · as Dr. Dempsey
1996
Gulliver's Travels (1996) · as Lemuel GulliverOp Plex
1994
Pontiac Moon · as Washington Bellamy
1994
Getting Even with Dad · as Raymond 'ray' Gleason
1993
Frasier · as Sam Malone
1993
Made in America · as Hal Jackson
1990
Three Men and a Little Lady · as Jack Holden
1990
The Earth Day Special · as Sam Malone
1989
The Simpsons · as Sam Malone (voice)
1989
Dad · as John Tremont
1989
Cousins · as Larry Kozinski
1988
Mickey's 60th Birthday · as Sam Malone
1988
She's Having a Baby · as Ted Danson (uncredited)
1987
Three Men and a Baby · as Jack Holden
1986
1986
A Fine Mess · as Spence Holden
1986
Just Between Friends · as Chip Davis
1986
1985
1985
Little Treasure · as Eugene Wilson
1984
Something About Amelia · as Steven Bennett
1983
Cowboy · as Dale Weeks
1982
Creepshow · as Harry Wentworth (segment "something To Tide You Over")
1982
Tucker's Witch · as Danny KirkwoodOp Plex
1982
Cheers · as Sam Malone
1982
Cheers: Uncle Sam Malone · as Sam Malone
1981
Body Heat · as Peter Lowenstein
1980
Magnum, P.I. · as Stewart Crane
1980
Once Upon a Spy · as Jack Chenault
1980
The Women's Room · as Norman
1980
B.A.D. Cats · as Cast
1979
1979
The French Atlantic Affair · as Abe Santley
1979
Trapper John, M.D. · as Injured Man On Stretcher
1979
Benson · as Dan Slater
1979
The Onion Field · as Ian Campbell
1979
Mrs. Columbo · as Richard Dellinger
1978
1978
Taxi · as Vincenzo Senaca
1977
The Amazing Spider-Man · as Maj. Collings
1976
1976
1970
Somerset · as Tom Conway
1963
The Doctors · as Mitch Pierson

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32nd Annual Actor Awards · as Self - Nominee
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The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Honoree
2025
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82nd Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee
2024
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The Oscars · as Self - Audience Member
2024
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2024
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2023
2023
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show · as Self - Guest
2022
2021
History of the Sitcom · as Self - Actor
2021
2021
2021
2021 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter
2020
The Drew Barrymore Show · as Self - Guest
2020
A One-Time Special · as Ted Danson
2020
Kirby Jenner · as Self
2020
2020
The 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter
2020
2020 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter
2019
2019
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee: Best Lead Actor In Comedy Series
2019
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show · as Self - Guest
2019
2019
The 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter
2018
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2018
2018
24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee: Best Ensemble In Comedy Series
2018
2017
The IMDb Show · as Self - Guest
2016
2016
2015
2015
2015
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers · as Self - Guest
2014
2013
2013
The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) · as Self - Guest
2012
Finding Your Roots · as SelfOp Plex
2012
2012
Inside Comedy · as Self
2012
2012
CBS Mornings · as Self - Guest
2011
Brain Games · as Self
2011
2010
Conan (2010) · as Self - Guest
2010
The Talk · as Self - Guest
2010
The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2009
Lopez Tonight · as Self - Guest
2009
2009
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon · as Self - Guest
2008
The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2008
2007
2007
2006
Rachael Ray · as Self - Guest
2006
The ONE Show · as Self - Guest
2006
2005
The Colbert Report · as Self - Guest
2005
20 to One · as Self - Actor
2005
Entertainment Tonight Canada · as Self - The Good Place
2005
Dancing with the Stars · as Self - Audience Member
2005
2004
2004
2004
The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2004
The Insider · as Self
2004
2004
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2004
Tavis Smiley · as Self
2003
2003
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CBS at 75 · as Self
2003
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2003
The 75th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Audience Member
2003
2003
2003
2002
American Idol · as Self - Audience Member
2002
2002
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly · as Self - Guest
2001
2001
2001
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm · as Ted Danson
1999
The Martin Short Show (1999) · as Self - Guest
1999
1999
1999
5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Audience Member
1999
Get Bruce · as Self
1998
Hollywood Squares · as Self - Center Square
1998
1998
1997
1997
The View · as Self
1997
54th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter
1997
1996
1996
Access Hollywood · as Self
1996
The Daily Show · as Self
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show · as Self - Guest
1996
1995
MADtv · as Self
1995
1995
1995
1994
Extra · as Self
1994
1994
Ellen · as Self (uncredited)
1993
Diagnosis Murder · as Ted Danson
1993
1993
1993
1992
1992
1991
Maury · as Self - Guest
1991
E! News · as Self - Guest
1991
1991
1991
The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Accepting Award For Favourite Television Comedy Series
1991
Voices That Care · as Self - Choir Member
1991
1990
1990
The Word · as Self
1990
1990
1990
1989
The Arsenio Hall Show · as Self - Guest
1988
1988
Later with Bob Costas · as Self - Guest
1987
The Jim Henson Hour · as Himself
1987
The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter
1987
Biography · as Self
1987
1986
1986
1985
American Masters · as Self - Interviewee
1985
Larry King Live · as Self - Guest
1983
1982
Wogan · as Self
1982
1981
1980
Hour Magazine · as Self
1979
1979
1975
Saturday Night Live · as Self - Host
1975
Good Morning America · as Self - Guest
1973
AFI Life Achievement Award · as Self - Audience Member
1968
60 Minutes · as Self - Actor (segment: Jim Burrows)
1967
The Phil Donahue Show · as Self - Guest
1962
1962
The Merv Griffin Show · as Self - Guest
1952
Today · as Self - Guest
1944
Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee

2024
2020
Best Summer Ever · as Executive ProducerOp Plex
2006
Bye Bye Benjamin · as Executive Producer
1996
1994
Pontiac Moon · as Executive Producer
1986
When the Bough Breaks · as Executive Producer