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ProducerBorn Dec 29, 1947 (age 78)San Diego, California, USA

Ted Danson

On July 8, 2026
#1,393▼138most popular person online
ATTENTION3.2Attention Score

Ted Danson

Ted Danson, born Edward Bridge Danson III on December 29, 1947, is an American actor known for his versatile performances on both television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Sam Malone, the lead character in the NBC sitcom Cheers, which earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Danson has also been nominated for Emmy Awards for his roles in the legal drama Damages and the NBC dramedy The Good Place. On the big screen, he had breakout roles in Three Men and a Baby and Three Men and a Little Lady. He has also appeared in notable films such as Body Heat and Saving Private Ryan. Danson has starred in other television shows including Becker, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Fargo. He is also a recipient of a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Known ForActing
BirthdayDec 29, 1947
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Current#1,393▼138of 67,958 peopleOn Jul 8, 20263.2 score1-Year#581365-day averageJul 2025 – Jul 20265.8 scoreAll-Time Peak#1,340of 66,848 peopleNov 18 – Dec 17, 202422.8 score
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Ted Danson Top TV Shows
Ted Danson's shows ranked by Attention Score
1
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Sam Malone (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.4
2
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
3.9
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
3.9
4
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self · 2 ep · 1996 – Present
3.5
5
Fargo
Fargo
Sheriff Hank Larsson · 10 ep · 2014 – Present
3.3
6
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Ted Danson · 34 ep · 2000 – 2024
3.0
7
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Tom Hammond (voice) · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
1.9
8
The Good Place
The Good Place
Michael · 50 ep · 2016 – 2020
1.8
9
American Dad!
American Dad!
Dr. Ray Petit (voice) · 6 ep · 2005 – Present
1.8
10
Cheers
Cheers
Sam Malone · 269 ep · 1982 – 1993
1.6
11
The Orville
The Orville
Perry · 1 ep · 2017 – Present
1.6
12
The Orville
The Orville
Admiral Perry · 6 ep · 2017 – Present
1.6
13
Frasier
Frasier
Sam Malone · 1 ep · 1993 – 2004
1.6
14
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
D.B. Russell · 84 ep · 2000 – 2015
1.3
15
A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
Charles Nieuwendyk · 16 ep · 2024 – Present
1.0
16
Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
1976 – 1983
1.0
17
The View
The View
Self · 2 ep · 1997 – Present
1.0
18
Good Mythical Morning
Good Mythical Morning
Self · 1 ep · 2012 – Present
0.9
19
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2015 – 2026
0.8
20
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 4 ep · 2003 – Present
0.7
21
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest · 4 ep · 2003 – Present
0.7
22
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Mean Tweets · 1 ep · 2003 – Present
0.7
23
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1988 – Present
0.6
24
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self · 3 ep · 1988 – Present
0.6
25
Damages
Damages
Arthur Frobisher · 22 ep · 2007 – 2012
0.4
26
Damages
Damages
Arthur Frobisher · 26 ep · 2007 – 2012
0.4
27
Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Self · 1 ep · 2012 – Present
0.4
28
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.4
29
Conan
Conan
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2010 – 2021
0.4
30
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Little Danson Man · 1 ep · 2007 – 2010
0.3
31
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 4 ep · 2014 – Present
0.3
32
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 5 ep · 2014 – Present
0.3
33
The Talk
The Talk
Self · 1 ep · 2010 – Present
0.3
34
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2009 – 2011
0.2
35
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2005 – 2014
0.1
36
Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor
Mayor Neil Bremer · 19 ep · 2021 – 2022
0.1
37
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2022 – Present
0.1
38
Rachael Ray
Rachael Ray
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2006 – 2023
0.1
39
Mulligan
Mulligan
(voice) · 1 ep · 2023 – Present
0.1
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