Ted Danson
Birth Place: San Diego, CA, USA
Latest News on Ted Danson:
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List (Dec 5, 2025)
Meryl Streep, Jeff Goldblum, & More to Lend Voices to Henry David Thoreau Film at PBS (Nov 25, 2025)
Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Martin Short, & More (Nov 13, 2025)
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List (Dec 5, 2025)
Meryl Streep, Jeff Goldblum, & More to Lend Voices to Henry David Thoreau Film at PBS (Nov 25, 2025)
Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Martin Short, & More (Nov 13, 2025)
BIO
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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Video: PBS Unveils Trailer for New Dick Van Dyke Documentary Feat. Julie Andrews, Martin Short, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 17:12:11
VIDEO: Cher Sings 'Thank You For Being a Friend' in Betty White Tribute Special
by Michael Major - 2022-01-31 12:55:22
VIDEO: Mary Steenburgen Says She Loves Putting Herself in Emotionally Dangerous Positions
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-02-02 09:43:15
VIDEO: Ted Danson Crashes Charades Game With Mary Steenburgen on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-01-06 09:51:47
VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone, Zachary Levi, Anika Noni Rose and More in SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-01 11:40:57
VIDEO: Billy Porter, Tamara Tunie and More Drop in to Carnegie Mellon's Conferral of Degrees Virtual Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-05-17 11:24:19
VIDEO: Alex Newell Sings 'And I Will Always Love You' in Flashback Performance
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-04-15 23:07:20
VIDEO: Watch Larry David in the All New Trailer For Season 10 of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-01 19:25:17
VIDEO: Jameela Jamil Says Ted Danson Almost Killed Her on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-26 20:28:04
ASCAP Country Music Awards Honored Hillary Lindsey, Brett Young and More
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-13 19:19:24
VIDEO: Ted Danson Talks About the Final Season of THE GOOD PLACE on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-10-10 21:18:31
VIDEO: Ted Danson, Natalie Dormer and James Corden Strike a Pose
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-25 05:45:22
VIDEO: Kristen Bell Mocks U.S. Gender Wage Gap in Hilarious Spoof PINKSOURCING
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-09-15 09:30:46
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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.
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
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.
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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 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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
Photos: Pamela Moller Kareman and Mary Steenburgen Honored At Neighborhood Playhouse Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025
Last night, The Neighborhood Playhouse honored esteemed alums Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman with the inaugural Sanford Meisner Award. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025
Last night, The Neighborhood Playhouse honored esteemed alums Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman with the inaugural Sanford Meisner Award. Check out photos from the event.
EMILIA PEREZ, Timothée Chalamet and More Take Home Screen Actors Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the top winners of the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Timothée Chalamet and Emilia Perez took center stage. Explore the full list of 2025 SAG Awards winners and notable snubs.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the top winners of the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Timothée Chalamet and Emilia Perez took center stage. Explore the full list of 2025 SAG Awards winners and notable snubs.
THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW Renewed for Fourth Season
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025
Warner Bros. Television Group’s Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has been renewed for a fourth season (2025-2026) by the Fox Television Stations.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2025
Warner Bros. Television Group’s Daytime Emmy-nominated talk show “The Jennifer Hudson Show” has been renewed for a fourth season (2025-2026) by the Fox Television Stations.
Mary Steenburgen & Pamela Moller Kareman to be Honored by The Neighborhood Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre will present the first-ever Sanford Meisner Awards, honoring the extraordinary achievements and legacy of Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman, at their 2025 Benefit Gala. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre will present the first-ever Sanford Meisner Awards, honoring the extraordinary achievements and legacy of Mary Steenburgen and Pamela Moller Kareman, at their 2025 Benefit Gala. Learn more!
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025
This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025
This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
Photos: Viola Davis & Ted Danson Honored with Special Golden Globe Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
The Golden Globes recognized the 2024 Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient, Viola Davis, and the 2024 Carol Burnett Award Recipient, Ted Danson, at the inaugural Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence. Take a look at photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2025
The Golden Globes recognized the 2024 Cecil B. DeMille Award Recipient, Viola Davis, and the 2024 Carol Burnett Award Recipient, Ted Danson, at the inaugural Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence. Take a look at photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ted Danson been in?
Ted Danson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Ted Danson been in?
Ted Danson has not appeared in the West End.
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