Ted Danson is a Hollywood actor and producer born on 29th December 1947 in San Diego, California, United States. His full name is Edward Bridge Danson III. He is famous for the role of Sam Malone on the television show Cheers.
Full Name | Edward Bridge Danson III |
Name | Ted Danson |
Date of Birth | 29.12.1947 |
Age | 73 Years (In 2022) |
Birthplace | San Diego, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Actor, Producer |
Net Worth | $80 million (Approx) |
ZODIAC SIGN (SUNSIGN) | Capricorn |
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Ted Danson Family Background
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He is the son of Edward Bridge Danson Jr. (Father) and Jess Danson (Mother). He has an older sister Jan Ann Haury. Ted’s father was an archaeologist and director of the Museum of Northern Arizona.
Father Name | Edward Bridge Danson Jr. |
Mother Name | Jess Danson |
Sister | Jan Ann Haury |
Brother | N/A |
Wife/Girlfriend | Mary Steenburgen |
Marital Status | Married |
Children(s) | Two |
Daughter | Alexis Danson, Kate Danson |
Son | None |
Ex-Girlfriend | Whoopi Goldberg |
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats of Ted Danson
Danson stands a decent height at 6.2 feet and weighs 84 kg approximately. He has blue eyes and dark brown hair.
Height | 6.2 Feet |
Weight | 84 Kg |
Bodytype | Average |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
Ted Danson Education Qualification
Danson attended Kent School, a preparatory school in Connecticut, where he joined the basketball team. He was a terrific basketball player. After that, he joined Stanford University, where he became interested in drama. He completed his graduation from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
SCHOOL: Kent School, a preparatory school in Connecticut.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh
QUALIFICATION: Graduate
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Career
Danson started his career on a contract basis on the daytime soap opera Somerset playing the role of Tom Conway. He appeared in many commercials. As a guest, he appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man, Magnum P.I, Tucker’s Witch, Family, Benson, Taxi, B.J. and the Bear, Laverne, and Shirley, Tucker’s Witch, and more.
Danson has been featured in many films like Three Men and a Baby, Three Men and A Little Lady, The Onion Field, Dad, Made in America, and many more. He is known for the role of Sam Malone in Cheers, from 1982–1993.
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Awards
IN 1985, Danson won Golden Globe Award for his best actor in Miniseries or Television Film.
He won Golden Globe Award for his best acting in Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1990. In the same year, Danson won Primetime Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor role in a comedy series.
In 1991, Danson won American Comedy Awards & Golden Globes Awards for his outstanding funniest and comedy performance in Television series.
Some Frequently Asking Questions
- Was Ted Danson a baseball player?
Ans: Danson is an outstanding basketball player. He attendedKent School, a preparatory school in Connecticut, where he joined a basketball team. - How much does Ted Danson make per episode?
Ans: He makes $225,000 per episode. - How much is Ted Danson worth?
Ans: $80 Million (Approx). - Ted Danson movies and TV shows.
Ans: Films are The Onion Field, Three Men, and a Baby, She’s Having a Baby, Dad, Three Men, and a Little Lady, and more.
TV shows are Somerset, The Amazing Spider-Man, Family, Taxi, Cheers, and more. - Who is Ted Danson’s Ex-Girlfriend?
Ans: His Ex-Girlfriend is Whoopi Goldberg. - What is the height of Ted Danson?
Ans: He is 6.2 feet tall.