Ted Danson

Ted Danson

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Ted Danson

Performer
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Ted Danson

Performer

December 29

San Diego, California

Ted Danson is an American actor and producer.

Ted Danson is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor, known for his portrayal of Boston bartender, Sam Malone on NBC's iconic comedy Cheers, as well as the acclaimed NBC comedy, The Good Place, created by Mike Schur. Ted will next star the new Netflix comedy series, A Classic Spy, also created by Mike Schur.

Previously, Danson starred in Mr. Mayor, an NBC comedy series written and executive- produced by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. Danson also had a prominent role in the second season of FX's critically acclaimed series Fargo. Other credits include CBS' long-running CSI and CSI: Cyber, FX's Damages, and CBS' Becker – the latter two roles for which he was Golden Globe nominated.

In film, Danson appeared in "Hearts Beat Loud," a musical drama that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. He has also appeared in several other high-profile projects, including the 1987 blockbuster hit "Three Men and a Baby" and its sequel, "Three Men and a Little Lady." He also had a co-starring role in Steven Spielberg's World War II masterpiece "Saving Private Ryan."

18 Nominations
2 Emmys
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2020
Ted Danson, as Michael
NBC
Universal Television in association with Fremulon and 3 Arts Entertainment
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2019
Ted Danson, as Michael
NBC
Universal Television in association with Fremulon and 3 Arts Entertainment
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Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2018
Ted Danson, as Michael
NBC
Universal Television, Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment
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Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2010
Ted Danson, as Arthur Frobisher
The Next One's Gonna Go In Your Throat
FX Networks
Sony Pictures Television, FX Productions and KZK Productions
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2009
Ted Danson, as Arthur Frobisher
They Had to Tweeze That Out of My Kidney
FX Networks
Sony Pictures Television, FX Productions and KZK Productions
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series - 2008
Ted Danson, as Arthur Frobisher
FX Networks
Sony Pictures Television, FX Productions and KZK Productions
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Bob Hope Humanitarian Award: 77th Emmy Awards
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen: 77th Emmy Awards Winnerview
Television Academy Throwback: Ted Danson
71st Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
71st Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
71st Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
70th Emmy Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
70th Emmy Nominations: Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Mary Steenburgen & Ted Danson - 2013 Hall of Fame Presenters
Leslie Moonves - 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee
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