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Ted Danson

American actor known for iconic TV roles and award-winning performances. Ted Danson was born on 29 December 1947.

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Who is Ted Danson?

Ted Danson is best known for Starring as Sam Malone on Cheers and roles in Damages and The Good Place. Ted Danson is an American public figure. Ted Danson was born on 29 December 1947, which places Ted Danson among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1940s. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Ted Danson is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Starring as Sam Malone on Cheers and roles in Damages and The Good Place
Nationality: American
Born: 29 December 1947

About Ted Danson

He received the 2025 Carol Burnett Award. Danson made his film debut in 1978 in the crime drama The Onion Field. His breakout film role was in the comedies Three Men and a Baby (1987) and Three Men and a Little Lady (1990). He also acted in Body Heat (1981), Creepshow (1982), Dad (1989) and Saving Private Ryan (1998). In 2015, he starred in the second season of FX's anthology series Fargo. They were awarded the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2025 at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ted Danson known for?

Ted Danson is known for Starring as Sam Malone on Cheers and roles in Damages and The Good Place.

When was Ted Danson born?

Ted Danson was born on 29 December 1947.

What nationality is Ted Danson?

Ted Danson's nationality is American.

Is Ted Danson still alive?

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