Ted Danson made his debut with the television soap opera ‘Somerset’ in 1975. That same year, he starred in another soap opera television series named ‘The Doctors’ where he played the role of ‘Dr. Chuck Weldon.’ He returned to the show as ‘Mitch Pierson’ in 1977. The year 1979 proved to be quite favorable for Danson. He first starred as ‘Major Collings’ in the superhero television series ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’ This was the first live-action television series based around the Marvel superhero ‘Spiderman.’ That same year, he was also seen in other popular television series such as ‘Mrs. Columbo,’ ‘Trapper John, M.D,’ ‘B. J. and the Bear,’ and ‘The French Atlantic Affair.’ In 1979, Danson also made his film debut in the Harold Becker-directed crime drama film ‘The Onion Field.’
In 1982, Ted Danson got his career breakthrough role as ‘Sam Malone,’ a former baseball player and bartender on the NBC sitcom ‘Cheers.’ He earned critical acclaim for his role and 9 ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ nominations out of which he won 2. He also won 3 ‘Golden Globe Awards’ for his performance on the show.
Danson went on to appear in television films and shows such as ‘Something About Amelia’ (1984), ‘When the Bough Breaks’ (1986), ‘Mickey's 60th Birthday’ (1988), ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1989), ‘The Earth Day Special’ (1990), ‘The Simpsons’ (1994), and ‘Frasier’ (1995).
In 1996, Danson appeared in the television sitcom ‘Ink’ where he played the role of ‘Mike Logan.’ The show aired its last episode in May 1997. He then appeared in television series like ‘Becker’ (1998), ‘Thanks of a Grateful Nation’ (1998), ‘Veronica's Closet’ (1998), and ‘Diagnosis: Murder’ (1999). In the year 2000, Ted Danson joined the television sitcom ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm.’ He still appears on the show and is seen playing the role of ‘Ted Danson.’ Ted also starred in several other television series, such as ‘Gary the Rat’ (2003), ‘Heist’ (2006), ‘Help Me Help You’ (2006-2007), ‘Damages’ (2007-2010), ‘Bored to Death’ (2009-2011), ‘CSI: Cyber’ (2015-2016), and ‘The Good Place’ (2016-2020).
Ted Danson has also featured in several other films, including ‘Body Heat’ (1981), ‘Creepshow’ (1982), ‘Little Treasure’ (1985), ‘A Fine Mess’(1986), ‘Three Men and a Baby’ (1987), ‘Cousins’ (1989), ‘Three Men and a Little Lady’ (1990), ‘The Human Contract’ (2008), and ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ (2018)
Ted Danson appears in the television sitcom series ‘Mr. Mayor,’ where he is currently seen playing the role of ‘Mayor Neil Bremer.’
After three of the Ryan brothers are killed in combat, Captain John Miller receives orders to find the last sibling, paratrooper James Francis Ryan, who is fighting somewhere in Normandy, and bring him back to his mother. Without knowing if he is still alive, Miller leads eight men behind enemy lines in a heroic show of courage.
In this sequel, the story continues from where the events of ‘Fight for Your Right’ music video end. The Beasties get drunk in a liquor store, and create general chaos playing drunken antics on many Hollywood big-wigs. Then they run into ‘Beastie Boys from future’ who challenge them to a wild break-dance contest that necessitates intervention by cops….played by real Beastie Boys.
A cunning lawyer Ned Racine starts having an affair with Matty Walker, who is the wife of a wealthy businessman. Eventually he comes up with a plan to kill Matty’s husband, so that he and Matty can run away with all of his money. However, he soon finds himself in a treacherous situation.
A couple whose relationship is crumbling, decide to see a therapist. They receive a recommendation to take a vacation to a beautiful and large estate. They experience bizarre circumstances but soon come to know that their doppelgangers are residing in the estate as well.
Creepshow is an anthology horror film, which tells five different terrifying stories inspired by the EC horror comic books of the 1960s.
The titular psychologist gains popularity among the residents of Mumford despite a plot hatched by two rival pyschotherapists to denounce him.
Adam Carlson is a news reporter working in Point Barrow, a small town in Northern Alaska, who wants to find a better job in any of the other states. One day, when he spots a group of whales near the Arctic Circle trapped by rapidly forming ice, he decide to save them, along with his ex-girlfriend and few others.
Dad is a comedy drama film which tells the story of John, a busy executive, who is forced by circumstances to become a caretaker for his ailing father. While helping his elderly dad around the house, he begins to rediscover the joy of bonding with family.
The Moguls is a comedy film which tells the story of Andy, a man going through midlife crisis, who decides to create a porn film and break into the porn industry. He manages to convince several people living in his town to assist him in the process.
Jack, Peter and Michael, three friends who live in an apartment, spend most of their time having flings with different women. However, their life takes an interesting and hilarious turn, when a mysterious baby appears at their doorstep.
Mad Money is a crime comedy film which revolves around three women who are employees working at the Federal Reserve. They make a plan to steal damaged currency while it is on its way to be shredded. Their first robbery is a success, and they are able to repay all their debts. However, later they think of making another attempt.
Homegrown is a black comedy thriller film which tells the story of Jack, Carter and Harlan, who work as farmhands for Malcolm, a marijuana harvester. Their lives turn upside down when their boss is killed, and the trio decide to take over the business. However, it soon seems that running the business is not as easy as they had imagined.
Three Men and a Little Lady is a comedy film which tells the story of a six-year old girl Sylvia, who lives with three bachelors who take care of her. However, she decides to marry and move to England, after which the bachelors realize that their lives are empty without her, and now they must prevent the marriage at any cost.
Zora is a proud African-American girl who lives with her widowed mother. Her life however, turns upside down, when she learns that her biological father is white. On top of that, she finds out that he is a loud self-promoting car salesman.
Ray, a former convict, is a widower living with his son Timmy. He is planning a coin heist along with two of his accomplices, hoping that it will allow him to start his own business. However, things get complicated when his son, who was living with Ray's sister, show up at the house during their planning, since he wants his father to spend more time with him. He steals the coins and hides them, and promises to give them back only after his father takes him to different places and treats him better.
John Bennett, as a child, wished that his teddy bear came to life, which was miraculously granted. He grows up into a pothead who spends most of his time drinking beer and smoking weed with Ted. However, John's life turns into a nightmare when he must choose between his crude friend and his steady girlfriend of four years.
She’s Having a Baby is a romantic comedy drama film which tells the story of Jake and Kristy Briggs, who are newly married, and are living a happy life with each other. However, when they try to have a baby, they face a number of challenges and learn how unprepared they are, for what lies ahead.
Ted Danson Awards
| Cheers | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | 1991 |
| Cheers | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | 1990 |
| Something About Amelia | Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | 1985 |
| Cheers | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | 1993 |
| Cheers | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series | 1990 |
