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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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1973
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Photos: Inside the GOLDEN EYE Event with Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker, & More Photo
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.
Everything to Know About the 2026 Golden Globes: How to Watch, Who's Nominated, & Mor Photo
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!
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards Photo
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.
Carol Burnett, Colman Domingo, & More Confirmed for Golden Globes Special Photo
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.
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners Photo
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!
Exclusive: MARY POPPINS Star Karen Dotrice and Director John Scheinfeld Honor Dick Va Photo
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.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List Photo
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.
Meryl Streep, Jeff Goldblum, & More to Lend Voices to Henry David Thoreau Film at PBS Photo
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.
Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Mar Photo
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.
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree Photo
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes Photo
Helen Mirren to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025

Tony Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has been named the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award honoree from the Golden Globes. The award will be presented on the new annual primetime special “Golden Eve,” airing on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Video/Photos: First Look at A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2 Photo
Video/Photos: First Look at A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

Netflix has debuted the trailer and first-look photos for Season 2 of A Man on the Inside, the critically acclaimed comedy series led by Ted Danson. Check them out now!
PALEYFEST NY Returns To The Paley Museum In November Photo
PALEYFEST NY Returns To The Paley Museum In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025

The Paley Center for Media has announced the first program for PaleyFest NY 2025, the annual festival celebrating excellence in television and entertainment. Running November 6–16 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan, the festival will open with Netflix’s hit comedy A Man on the Inside.
The Paley Center Unveils Dates for PaleyFest NY 2025, Reveals Initial Program Photo
The Paley Center Unveils Dates for PaleyFest NY 2025, Reveals Initial Program
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2025

The Paley Center for Media has revealed Netflix’s A Man on the Inside as the first program for PaleyFest NY 2025. The fall’s premier festival celebrating creative excellence in media and entertainment will take place November 6 – 16 at The Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan.
Sally Struthers and More to Star in THE FULL MONTY at The Gateway Photo
Sally Struthers and More to Star in THE FULL MONTY at The Gateway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2025

The Gateway will present The Full Monty, featuring Sally Struthers, who returns to The Gateway after previously appearing in CLUE, 9 to 5, Anything Goes, and Nice Work if You Can Get It. Learn more!
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award From Televisio Photo
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award From Television Academy
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025

The Television Academy has announced that actors and philanthropists Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are the recipients of the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, recognizing a lifetime of philanthropy, activism and commitment to global good.
David Strathairn, Constance Marie, & More Join A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2 Photo
David Strathairn, Constance Marie, & More Join A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2025

Netflix has announced new cast additions for Season 2 of the critically acclaimed comedy series, A Man on the Inside. Created by Mike Schur, Season 2 of the series will see Charles (Ted Danson) going undercover at a college. 
Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, & More Receive Nominations for 2025 Gotham Television A Photo
Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, & More Receive Nominations for 2025 Gotham Television Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the nominations in twelve competitive award categories for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, recognizing performances from Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams, among others.
Nicole Scherzinger, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and Daniel Dae Kim Named to 2025 TIME10 Photo
Nicole Scherzinger, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and Daniel Dae Kim Named to 2025 TIME100 List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2025

TIME has revealed this year's edition of its TIME100 list, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The 2025 TIME100 list has included Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Daniel Dae Kim, and Nicole Scherzinger. 
Mary Steenburgen Joins Ted Danson in Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2 Photo
Mary Steenburgen Joins Ted Danson in Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Mary Steenburgen has joined Season 2 of Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside, starring alongside real-life husband Ted Danson.
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