Ted Danson
ActingAbout Ted Danson
Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III (born December 29, 1947) is an American actor best known for his role as central character Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, and his role as Dr. John Becker on the series Becker. He also plays a recurring role on Larry David's HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, starred alongside Glenn Close in legal drama Damages and is now a regular on the HBO comedy series Bored to Death. In his thirty-year career, Danson has been nominated for fourteen Primetime Emmy Awards, winning two; ten Golden Globe Awards nominations, winning three; one Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination; one American Comedy Award and a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He was ranked second in TV Guide's list of the top 25 television stars. Danson has also been a longtime activist in ocean conservation. In March 2011, he published his first book, "Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans And What We Can Do To Save Them," written with journalist Michael D'Orso. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ted Danson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ted Danson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ted Danson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ted Danson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Ted Danson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Starring Dick Van Dyke, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ted Danson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ted Danson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ted Danson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Starring Dick Van Dyke | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | 30 Rock: A One-Time Special | Ted Danson | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hearts Beat Loud | Dave | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | CSI: Immortality | D.B. Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The One I Love | Therapist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ted | Ted Danson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Big Miracle | J. W. McGraw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fight for Your Right Revisited | Maitre D' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Jack Holden (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The End of the Line | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Open Road | Coach | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mad Money | Don Cardigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nobel Son | Harvey Parrish | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Amateurs | Moose | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Knights of the South Bronx | Richard Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Our Fathers | Mitchell Garabedian | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Living with the Dead | James Van Praagh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Search for Atlantis | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mumford | Jeremy Brockett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Jerry and Tom | The Guy Who Loved Vicki | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | Captain Hamill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Homegrown | Gianni Saletzzo | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Audience Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Loch Ness | Dr. Dempsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Pontiac Moon | Washington Bellamy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Getting Even with Dad | Raymond 'Ray' Gleason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | For Our Children | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Made in America | Hal Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Voices That Care | Self - Choir Member | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | 3 Men and a Little Lady | Jack Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Earth Day Special | Sam Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dad | John Tremont | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cousins | Larry Kozinski | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday | Sam Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Ted Danson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | 3 Men and a Baby | Jack Holden | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | We Are the Children | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | When the Bough Breaks | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Just Between Friends | Chip Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Something About Amelia | Steven Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Body Heat | Peter Lowenstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge | Major Collings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Once Upon a Spy | Jack Chenault | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Onion Field | Ian Campbell | Average | Similar → |
Ted Danson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ted Danson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ted Danson is "Starring Dick Van Dyke" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ted Danson acted in?
Ted Danson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ted Danson?
Other notable films include "Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl", "Saving Private Ryan", and "Voices That Care".