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Edward Danson is an American actor; starred in Cheers, Damages, and The Good Place.
Ted Danson is an award-winning American actor best known for his iconic role as Sam Malone on the classic television sitcom Cheers. He has also starred in numerous films and TV shows over the years and remains one of the most recognizable faces on television.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ted Danson is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 29, 1947, Ted Danson was born in San Diego, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Danson Joins the Cast of 'The Onion Field'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Danson joins the cast of the movie 'The Onion Field', his first major acting role.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding Member of 'Cheers'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Danson becomes a founding member of the cast of the television show, 'Cheers', which runs for eleven seasons.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emmy Award Winner</div><div class='timeline-text'>Danson wins an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in 'Cheers'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Cast of 'CSI'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the cast of the television show 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins the Cast of 'The Good Place'</div><div class='timeline-text'>Danson joins the cast of 'The Good Place', playing Michael, an immortal being.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Golden Globe Award Winner</div><div class='timeline-text'>Danson wins a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for his role on 'The Good Place'.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Actor</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ted Danson is an incredibly talented actor. He has been in numerous TV shows and movies, including “Cheers” and “The Good Place”. He has won two Emmy Awards for his roles on Cheers and Becker, as well as several Golden Globe awards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Charitable Person</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ted Danson is very charitable and often donates to charities and organizations that help those in need. He has also used his fame to draw attention to important social issues such as climate change.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's Funny</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Ted Danson is known for his great comedic timing and ability to make people laugh. His characters are often quirky, lovable, and endearing which makes him a favorite of TV viewers everywhere.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started as a Stand Up Comedian</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming an actor, Ted Danson worked as a stand-up comedian in New York City, performing at comedy clubs and bars to pay the bills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Auditioned for Star Trek</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ted Danson auditioned to play Captain Jean Luc Picard in the science fiction show Star Trek: The Next Generation but was passed over for Patrick Stewart.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won 2 Golden Globe Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ted Danson has won two Golden Globe awards for his performances in the television shows Cheers and Becker.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Appeared on Saturday Night Live</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1978, Ted Danson was invited to host Saturday Night Live, becoming one of the very first celebrities to ever appear on the show.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has Been Married Twice</h3><p class='facts-text'>Ted Danson was first married to producer Randy Danson from 1970 to 1975. He later married actress Mary Steenburgen in 1995 and they are still married today.</p></div></div>
Ted Danson is an American television actor who was born on December 29th 1947, and is currently 75 years old. His extensive television career spans over five decades, and he is best known for his roles on the comedy shows Cheers and The Good Place.
Ted Danson has an estimated net worth of $80M. He is best known for his roles in films and television shows such as "Cheers", "Becker" and "The Good Place". His wealth comes from his acting career, endorsements, and other business endeavors.
