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Ted Danson

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.

Date of Birth: December 29, 1947 (78)

Birth Place: San Diego, CA, USA

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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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Jeff Garlin Gets Emotional Over CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Ending
by Rachel Stone - Oct 14, 2026

Jeff Garlin opened up on SiriusXM's WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME about crying on the final day of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM filming and his decades-long friendship with Diane Keaton.
Bernadette Peters & Rachel Dratch Join Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Final Season Photo
Bernadette Peters & Rachel Dratch Join Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Final Season
by Michael Major - Sep 24, 2026

Bernadette Peters and Rachel Dratch have joined the final season of Netflix's A Man on the Inside. The Ted Danson-led series is currently in production for its third and last season.
Woody Harrelson & Matthew McConaughey Talk BROTHERS Origin Photo
Woody Harrelson & Matthew McConaughey Talk BROTHERS Origin
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026

Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey tell Drew Barrymore the story about McConaughey's mom that inspired their new series BROTHERS.
Woody Harrelson Reveals Emmys Bathroom Run-In With Kimmel and Matthew McConaughey Photo
Woody Harrelson Reveals Emmys Bathroom Run-In With Kimmel and Matthew McConaughey
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026

Woody Harrelson recounted an Emmys bathroom encounter with Jimmy Kimmel and Matthew McConaughey and discussed his new show BROTHERS and a real-life family discovery during a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live.
NBC100: A CENTURY TOGETHER Opens at The Paley Museum
by Rachel Stone - Sep 10, 2026

The Paley Museum will present NBC100: A CENTURY TOGETHER, an immersive exhibit featuring over 75 iconic costumes and artifacts from Friends, Seinfeld, The Office, Saturday Night Live, and other NBC programs spanning a century of television history.
CHEERS Clip Turns Carla's Crying Baby Into a Whole-Bar Sing-Along Photo
CHEERS Clip Turns Carla's Crying Baby Into a Whole-Bar Sing-Along
by Rachel Stone - Aug 29, 2026

A CHEERS clip from Paramount+ shows Carla Tortelli's phone lullaby to her crying newborn spiral into a bar-wide sing-along with Norm, Sam, and Diane.
Will Forte Recalls Warner Bros. Shelving COYOTE VS. ACME for Tax Write-Off
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

Will Forte discussed the near-cancellation of COYOTE VS ACME on SiriusXM's WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME, calling Warner Bros.'s decision to shelve the film for a tax write-off devastating.
THE MILITIA to Arrive on VOD and DVD From Freestyle Digital Media Photo
THE MILITIA to Arrive on VOD and DVD From Freestyle Digital Media
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

Freestyle Digital Media has acquired VOD and DVD rights to THE MILITIA, a drama starring Michael Broderick about a teenager who forms a militia to rescue his fugitive father from law enforcement.
Ted Danson Talks New Show, Being No. 3 on the Call Sheet on WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU Photo
Ted Danson Talks New Show, Being No. 3 on the Call Sheet on WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026

Ted Danson told D'Arcy Carden on SiriusXM's WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME that ranking below the top of his new show's call sheet has pushed him to listen more and talk less.
Video: Watch Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, and More in STARRING DICK VAN DYKE Documen Photo
Video: Watch Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, and More in STARRING DICK VAN DYKE Documentary
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026

The complete documentary 'Starring Dick Van Dyke' has been shared, and is available to watch now for free. Check out the full documentary film in the video here!
Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys Photo
Michael J. Fox to Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at Emmys
by Joshua Wright - Jul 29, 2026

The Television Academy has named Michael J. Fox recipient of the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, honoring his advocacy and research funding for Parkinson's disease, ahead of the Emmy Awards telecast.
Mary Steenburgen Recalls Breaking Character With Will Ferrell on STEP BROTHERS on THE Photo
Mary Steenburgen Recalls Breaking Character With Will Ferrell on STEP BROTHERS on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Joshua Wright - Jul 14, 2026

Mary Steenburgen tells Jimmy Fallon how she and Will Ferrell kept breaking character on STEP BROTHERS — plus her new film THE DINK and meeting Ted Danson.
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Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Jean Smart & More to be Inducted Into Television Academy Hall of Fame
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2026

The Book of Mormon co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Tony nominee Jean Smart, and more are among those who will be inducted into The Television Academy's 28th Hall of Fame.
Photos: Darren Criss, Anaïs Mitchell, and More at the Atlantic Theater Company's 40t Photo
Photos: Darren Criss, Anaïs Mitchell, and More at the Atlantic Theater Company's 40th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Stars of stage and screen lit up The Plaza to help the historic Atlantic Theater Company celebrate 40 years of empowering new voices in the industry and championing diverse and bold pieces of theater. Check out photos from the event here!
Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 40th Anniversary Photo
Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and More to Join Atlantic Theater Company 40th Anniversary Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2026 Gala at The Plaza, celebrating the historic theater’s 40th Anniversary. The event will feature performances from Darren Criss, Aubrey Plaza and more.
OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! Begins At The Odyssey Theatre This Weekend Photo
OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! Begins At The Odyssey Theatre This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble pays tribute to Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis with two performances of “OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!” on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m.
Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! Photo
Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
by Shari Barrett - Mar 10, 2026

Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that includes YOU AND ME, a one-act play written by Apollo.
A MAN ON THE INSIDE Renewed for a Third Season at Netflix Photo
A MAN ON THE INSIDE Renewed for a Third Season at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

A Man on the Inside, the comedy series led by Ted Danson, has been renewed for a third season at Netflix. The second season of the series debuted on November 20, 2025. 
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!
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