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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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Rock: A One-Time Special (2020) | Ted Danson | 5 | |
| 2 | Hearts Beat Loud (2018) | Dave | 6.7 | |
| 3 | Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) | Self | - | - |
| 4 | CSI: Immortality (2015) | D.B. Russell | 6.5 | |
| 5 | The One I Love (2014) | Therapist | 7.3 | |
| 6 | Ted (2012) Oscars 2013 | Ted Danson (uncredited) | 6.9 | |
| 7 | Big Miracle (2012) | J. W. McGraw | 5.3 | |
| 8 | Jock the Hero Dog (2011) | Pezulu (voice) | - | - |
| 9 | Fight for Your Right Revisited (2011) | Maitre D' | 9 | |
| 10 | The End of the Line (2009) | Narrator (voice) | - | - |
| 11 | The Open Road (2009) | Coach | 5.7 | |
| 12 | Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) | Jack Holden (archive footage) | 7.8 | |
| 13 | The Human Contract (2008) | E.J Winters | - | - |
| 14 | Mad Money (2008) | Don Cardigan | 5.7 | |
| 15 | Nobel Son (2007) | Harvey Parrish | 7.3 | |
| 16 | The Amateurs (2006) | Moose | 6 | |
| 17 | It Must Be Love (2004) | George Gazelle | 5 | |
| 18 | Fronterz (2004) | - | - | - |
| 19 | Living with the Dead (2002) | James Van Praagh | 7 | |
| 20 | Mumford (1999) | Jeremy Brockett | - | - |
| 21 | Saving Private Ryan (1998) Oscars 1999 | Captain Hamill | 8.4 | |
| 22 | Jerry and Tom (1998) | The Guy Who Loved Vicki | 9 | |
| 23 | Homegrown (1998) | Gianni Saletzzo | - | - |
| 24 | Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998) | Audience Member (uncredited) | - | - |
| 25 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond (1996) | Self | 6 | |
| 26 | Pontiac Moon (1994) | Washington Bellamy | - | - |
| 27 | Getting Even with Dad (1994) | Raymond 'Ray' Gleason | 8.7 | |
| 28 | Made in America (1993) | Hal Jackson | 5.9 | |
| 29 | 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990) | Jack Holden | 5.1 | |
| 30 | Cousins (1989) | Larry Kozinski | - | - |
| 31 | Dad (1989) | John Tremont | 7 | |
| 32 | She's Having a Baby (1988) | Ted Danson (uncredited) | - | - |
| 33 | 3 Men and a Baby (1987) | Jack Holden | 6.8 | |
| 34 | Creepshow (1982) | Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over") | 7.2 | |
| 35 | Body Heat (1981) | Peter Lowenstein | 6.7 | |
| 36 | The Onion Field (1979) | Ian Campbell | 6.3 |
