Ted Danson is an American actor and producer, best remembered for his 11-year stint as bartender Sam Malone on NBC’s Cheers from 1982 to 1993. He’s continued the momentum since then, appearing on popular shows like Becker , Limit Her Enthusiasm , Damage , Fargo , and The Good Place. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Danson has received numerous Primetime Emmy Award nominations and established himself as a successful television actor. He has also received awards for his efforts as an environmental activist and published a book on protecting the oceans in March 2011. He has more than 400,000 followers on his Instagram account.

Born name

Edward Bridge Danson III

nickname

Ted Danson

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

San Diego, California, USA

Residence

• Los Angeles, California, United States
• Chilmark, Massachusetts, USA

nationality

training

In 1961, Ted began studying at a preparatory school called the Kent School in Connecticut and became a star player on the school’s basketball team.

He enrolled at Stanford University to study drama, but then transferred to Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania as it had a better acting program. In 1972 he completed his acting studies with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

occupation

Actor, Producer

family

• Father – Edward Bridge “Ned” Danson, Jr. (archaeologist and museum curator) (died November 2000)
• Mother – Jessica Danson (née MacMaster) (died of pneumonia in 2006)
• Siblings – Jan Haury (born Jessica Ann Danson) (older sister)
• Others – Edward Bridge Danson (paternal grandfather),Anna/Ann Louise Allen (paternal grandmother), James Eric MacMaster (maternal grandfather), Mary Lucile/Lucille Johnston (maternal grandmother), Jesse Bochco (former son-in-law) (former husband of daughter Kate Danson) (TV director) and producer), Stephen Colbert (distant cousin) (comedian, talk show host)

Manager

Ted is represented by –

• Industry entertainment productions in California
• William Morris Endeavor from California

To build

Slim

Height

188 cm (6 ft 2 in)

Its maximum height was 189 cm.

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Ted dated –

1. Randall Gosch (1969-1975) – Ted began dating actress Randall Gosch in 1969. The two married a year later in August 1970. After dating for 5 years, they decided to separate and officially divorced in 1975 divorce
2. Cassandra Coates(1976-1993) – A year later, Ted met and fell in love with producer Cassandra Coates. Their marriage took place on July 30, 1977, and two years later the couple were expecting their first child together. Unfortunately, Cassandra suffered a stroke while giving birth to daughter Kate Danson on December 24, 1979. Danson took a six-month hiatus from his growing career to focus on his wife’s recovery and caring for their newborn baby. A few years later, the couple also adopted a girl named Alexis Danson (b. 1985). Ted stood by his wife through what might have been the worst phase of their life and it seemed like the couple was meant to last forever. So it came as a shock when Ted fell head over heels in love with his co-star Whoopi GoldbergMade in America (1993). It was his affair that led him to divorce in 1993 after more than 15 years of marriage. His second divorce became the most expensive divorce settlement of his time, costing him $30 million.
3. Whoopi Goldberg (1992-1993) – Danson first set eyes on actress Whoopi Goldberg on The Arsenio Hall Show, he reportedly described Whoopi as a sexy and fun woman, and the two became friends afterward. But it was while shooting Made in America in April 1992 that their undeniable chemistry and attraction began to blossom in love. Though they seemed like an unlikely couple, their romance garnered significant media attention and became a regular staple in the tabloids. Suddenly, however, things went south in October 1993 when Ted im. Performed Friars Club Comedy Roastin honor of his girlfriend. His appearance in black type with a monologue that used copious amounts of racial slurs and stereotypes caused much controversy and was considered highly offensive. Though Goldberg defended his sketch, Ted still suffered severe backlash and negative press for his performance. In the end, the incident caused a significant rift between Goldberg and Danson, and they issued official statements on November 5, 1993, announcing their split.
4. Mary Steenburgen (1994-Present) – The next woman to come into Danson’s life was his co-star from the movie Pontiac Moon Mary Steenburgen. Both experienced personal difficulties during filming in 1993, leaning on each other in the process. The spouses began dating in February 1994 and decided to tie the knot on October 7, 1995. Their Martha’s Vineyard wedding was attended by celebrities including Tom Hanks, Laura Dern, Woody Harrelson, and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Ted became a stepfather to Mary’s children, Lilly and Charlie, by her ex-husband, actor Malcolm McDowell. The couple is still going strong and appear to be connected as ever.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English, German, Scottish, Northern Irish/Scottish and Irish descent.

hair colour

dark brown

However, due to his advancing age, his hair has turned gray.

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Sharp jaw line
• big chin
• Unevenly shaped chest muscles

brand promotion

Ted has done endorsement work for the following brands –

• Aramis colognes
• head shoulders
• Encore coffee
• Colt 45 Malt Liquor (1978)
• Färse International (PSA) (2013)
• Smirnoff Vodka (2017, 2018, 2019)
• Health Insurance in Cigna (2019)
• Xfinity (2016)
• Hulu (2015)
• American Express (2016)

Known for

His breakthrough role as bartender Sam Malone on the NBC sitcom Cheers earned him two Golden Globes and two Primetime Emmy Awards

first movie

In 1979, Ted made his big screen debut as Det. Ian James Campbell in the Harold Becker-directed crime drama The Onion Field .

First TV show

His first TV appearance was on the NBC daytime series Somerset in 1975, where he played contract player Tom Conway.

Personal trainer

Ted is one of the few stars in Hollywood to have a successful career. He’s aged well with a surprisingly fit and agile physique thanks to his personal trainer, Flavio, with whom he works out at the gym, according to Gold’s Gym in Los Angeles. Additionally, his love of outdoor activities like hiking and biking has helped him stay in shape.

Although he has tried to adopt a vegan lifestyle many times in the past, Danson found the diet too drastic for his choice. Over time, he found the pesketarian diet (which avoids all meat except fish) combined with a plant-based gluten-free diet to strike the right balance for him. According to Ted, he’s “more of a veg, fruit, and fish guy.”

A breakdown of his daily diet is as follows:

• Breakfast – He likes to start his working day with egg whites and spinach. On his days off he will eat homemade toast with jam and a cup of black coffee.
• Lunch – While working on a set, he likes to keep his lunch dishes light, opting for a salad with some fish or potatoes to keep his energy levels up.
• Dinner – His plate consists of cabbage and yams or other vegetables he has freshly picked from his garden.

Ted Danson favorite things

• Food as a kid – club sandwich, shrimp cocktail, fried bologna sandwiches
• Comfort Food – Fresh almond butter and apples, bread and olive oil
• Drink – Dirty Smirnoff No. 21 Martini
• Co-Star – Kristen Bell
• Showrunner – Michael Schur
• Coast – Amalfi Coast
• Fish – salmon, wild salmon, tilapia

Ted Danson facts

1. Although Ted was born in San Diego, he grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona.
2. Prost , the famous show that launched his career, was listed in the “100 Greatest Shows of All Time” by Time Magazine .
3. Each year during the eleven-year series from 1982 to 1993, Danson was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Sam Malone . He won the award twice, in 1990 and 1993. He also received 9 Golden Globe nominations and twice won Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1990 and 1991.
4. He has appeared as the character Sam Malone on sitcoms other than Cheers . These include Frasier (a spin-off from Prost ) and The Simpsons .
5. Similarly, his character DB Russell has appeared in 3 shows – CSI: Crime Scene Investigation from 2011 to 2015, CSI: Cyber ​​from 2015 to 2016 and CSI: NY in 2013.
6. Ted with his wife Mary and a bevy of other television and film stars have appeared in a music video for the Beastie Boys ‘ 2011 single. The song Make Some Noise , which Ted also mentions in her lyrics, became her most-charting musical number since 2004’s hit single Ch-Check it out .
7. Danson has appeared on three different shows alongside John Mahoney viz. Prost , Frasier , and Becker .
8. He and Prost co-star Kelsey Grammer have acted together in other sitcoms such as Frasier , Gary the Rat (adult animated series), and Becker .
9. He received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in California in 1999.
10. Ted suffers from Poland Syndrome. It’s a birth defect that has resulted in uneven development of his chest muscles.
11. His keen interest in environmental issues from a young age helped him become an active advocate for better treatment of the oceans. Since then he has served on the board of directors of Oceana , a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean conservation and advocacy.
12. He published his debut book, Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them in March 2011. Danson co-authored the book with journalist Michael D’Orso.
13. He is close friends with former President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton. His wife, Mary, has known the Clintons since Bill became governor of Arkansas, their hometown.
14. On July 31, 2010, he attended his daughter Chelsea Clinton’s wedding to investment banker Marc Mezvinsky in Rhinebeck, New York.
15. He received an honorary doctorate from alma mater Carnegie Mellon University in 2018.
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